Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an
illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature
Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for
children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full
Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors-one
for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller-and Geisel
Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books
include Sun Flower Lion, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and
the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with
his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.
Laura Dronzek is a painter whose work has been exhibited
nationally. Her picture books include the acclaimed Birds, by Kevin
Henkes; Oh!, by Kevin Henkes; White Is for Blueberry, by George
Shannon; Tippy-Toe Chick, Go!, by George Shannon; Moonlight, by
Helen V. Griffith; It Is Night, by Phyllis Rowand; and, most
recently, When Spring Comes, by Kevin Henkes. She lives with her
family in Madison, Wisconsin.
"The words and pictures create a book that will enchant preschool audiences again and again." -- Booklist (starred review) "Words and pictures perform a perfectly choreographed dance here." -- Horn Book (starred review) "The child voice in this charming story is just right and will resonate with the very youngest children." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "Birds trust[s] the intelligence and imagination of young children, and that's what makes this a perfect book." -- New York Times Book Review
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