Use kitten s first full moon to name and notice the use of adjectives while reading. The kitten thinks the full moon is a big bowl of milk and imagines drinking out of it. When kitten sees her first full moon overhead, shes sure its a bowl of milk in the sky. Kitten s first full moon was about a kitten who thought the full moon was a bowl of milk and was doing everything in its power to get to the moon. Tell students they are going to use the backtoback and facetoface protocol to discuss why kevin henkes, the author of kittens first full moon, wrote about the moon. The last time this particular henkes title made the list i remember writing something along the lines of the man has consistently produced good book after good book, but the problem is that people dont always agree on his best. He was awarded the caldecott medal for kitten s first full moon, a caldecott honor for owen, and a newbery honor for olives ocean. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Then draw the round back that curls into the kitten s hind leg. Kittens first full moon is a childrens picture book written and illustrated by kevin henkes. New york timesbestselling authorillustrator kevin henkes talks and draws cats while reading his caldecott medalwinning picture book. Kittens first full moon picture book read aloud with kevin.
Kitten is hungry, and inquisitive, and brave, and fast, and persistent, and unluckythen lucky. By using a kitten as the protagonist, children can experience her disappointment and. Click download or read online button to get kitten s first full moon book now. After seeing her first full moon, she is convinced that it is a little bowl in the sky and she wants it. Written and illustrated by kevin henkes, the nationally bestselling and celebrated creator of lillys purple plastic purse, owen, and kittens first full moon, chrysanthemum is a funny and honest school story about teasing, selfesteem, and acceptance to share all year. Published in 2004, the book tells the story of a kitten who thinks the. Published in 2004, the book tells the story of a kitten who thinks the moon is a bowl of milk. Rendered in gray and black, the story follows a little kitten who sees a full moon for the first time. Because kittens first full moon is entirely in grayscale, i knew we had to do some type of black and white craft. It includes access to hundreds of interactive stories and a personalized learntoread plan.
Kittens first full moon but its a sure bet that henkes latest picture book, kittens first full moon, will be beloved by children and parents for a long, long time. Isbn 0060588284 plot summary kitten is a hungry cat with a persistent personality. As the title suggests, kitten sets her eyes on her first full moon and is determined to discover more about it. He has delighted us with many volumes of his humanoid mice tales and immersed us in splendid characters and plots in his novels for young people. Download the pdf click the image below to access a simple line drawing of the kitten in a tree based on the book, kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
Discuss kitten care and complete the taking care of kittens mini book. He received the caldecott medal for kittens first full moon. There are 12 reading comprehension task cards, 8 vocabulary cards, and 6 extension activity cards. Kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Kittens first full moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today.
Kitten s first full moon written and illustrated by kevin henkes it is kitten s first full moon, and when she sees it, she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. First, even on the cover you can see the heavy line weights and contrast. Believing it is a saucer of milk, she sets out to have a taste. Flip through the sample pages kitten, moon, wanted it, yeah yeah, stretched, lickeda bug on her. After mistaking the full moon for a bowl full of milk, kitten teaches readers about the. Especially for younger readers, this book can encourage the exploration of innocence, and the undying curiosity that comes along with it and never truly leaves us. Kittens first full moon printables, classroom activities.
Kittens first full moon board book kevin henkes board book. In a surprisingly new guise, henkes turns his hand for his 34th book to a retro look, with roughhewn, blackandwhite illustrations that pair perfectly with this deceptively simply story. Zeebra books from their first glimpse of the title character, licking her front paw on the cover illustration, youngsters will find the star of henkess wemberly worried fetchingly simple story. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes, hardcover. Kitten page 1middle page for coloring and retelling the story. Greenwillow books, when kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it. The 2005 caldecott medal winner is kittens first full moon illustrated and written by kevin henkes greenwillow booksharpercollinspublishers henkes employs boldly outlined organic shapes and shades of black, white and gray with rose undertones on creamy paper to tell a simple story of a kitten who mistakes the moon for a bowl of milk. Kittens first full moon board book kevin henkes board. Kitten s first full moon, by kevin henkes greenwillow books, 2004 posted on june 29, 20 by rosemary kiladitis.
Kitten is hungry, and inquisitive, and brave, and fast, and persistant, and unlucky. But why is that round, white bowl of milk so hard to get to. Read the story of creation together and remind your student who created the moon. Follow kitten on her adventures as she tries so many different ways to reach the milk. You will get lots of activities to use for cause and effect as well as graphic organizers, mini flip book, writing and reading printables and a fun artmath secret as well.
Kittens first full moon book companion by moonlight. Download kitten s first full moon or read kitten s first full moon online books in pdf, epub and mobi format. Kitten tries many times to reach the bowl in the sky with no success. The setting of kittens first full moon is abstract and ill defined, and one might imagine her in any place or time, which lends itself well to being relatable and believable to young readers. A kitten sees her first full moon and mistakenly takes it for a delectable bowl of milk that she eagerly tries to reach out and taste. Kittens first full moon is a nice title to include in a kevin henkes author study or a caldecott study. Kitten s first full moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today. Kittens first full moon our cover to cover book of the month for august is kittens first full moon by kevin henkes. This memorable character and her suspenseful adventure are just right for the very youngest child. Kevin henkes is the author and illustrator of many books for children of all agesamong them are lillys purple plastic purse, chrysanthemum, and wemberly worried. Kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes was such an adorable book. Kittens first full moon w music read aloud youtube. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes come join kitten on a full moon adventure of ups and downs. Reading to kids is a grassroots organization dedicated to inspiring underserved children with a love of reading, thereby enriching their lives and opportunities for future success.
Curtis has been delivering mail for fortytwo years. Licking doesnt work she only gets a firefly on her tongue, a leap from the porch yields a bumped nose and pinched tail, and although she runs and runs, the moon never seems to get. Ours was the squishy bluebird light you may have seen around. It is kittens first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky.
Kevin henkes is an incredibly versatile creator of childrens books. The nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten. A brief text, large type, and luminescent pictures play second fiddle to the star of this classic picture book brave, sweet and lucky kitten. Read aloud by title one kindergarten teacher, kelley. Kitten s first full moon by kevin henkesbook craftkittens first full moon is a childrens picture book written and illustrated by kevin henkes. I love reading caldecott awarded books because i always know i am going to be reading a great book. Kevin henkess acclaimed national bestseller about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk was awarded the caldecott medal and was a new york times best. Kittens first full moon abebooks passion for books. Kittens first full moon board book by kevin henkes. From one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure just right for reading and sharing at home and in the classroom. Her curiosity leads her on a series of misadventures where she ends up with bugs. It is kitten s first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. Kittens first full moon homer is an early learning program for kids ages 28. When kitten mistakes the full moon for a bowl of milk, she ends up tired, wet, and hungry trying to reach it.
Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes carol hurst. Kittens first full moon download free ebooks, legally. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes, hardcover barnes. The nationally bestselling picture book about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk, written by the celebrated author and illustrator kevin henkes, was awarded a. Kevin henkes is an awardwinning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. We were only able to see the title page or book cover whichever the case may be and it disappointed all three of my grandchildren, the oldest of which is six years old. Although, the kitten tries its best to get to the bowl of milk, the kitten will face several challenges along the way. Kittens first full moon is a childrens picture book about a kitten who sees its first full moon. Kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes book companion grade guided reading comprehension kitten s first full moon task cards activities here are 26 guided reading task cards for the literature book, kitten s first full moon by kevin henkes. In this beautiful picture book, winner of the 2005 caldecott medal. Kittens first full moon by kevin henkes scholastic.
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