Kevin Henkes
Kevin Henkes is an American author and illustrator known for his beloved mouse characters. Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse and Chrysanthemum have become classics of picture book literature.
Works
- Lilly's Purple Plastic PurseMouse teacher learns when student angers over confiscated beloved possessions
- ChrysanthemumMouse child suffers bullying due to her unusual flower name at school
- Julius, the Baby of the WorldMouse sibling jealously clashes when baby Julius is born into the family
- OwenYoung mouse attached to his childhood blanket navigates growing up and changes
- Wemberly WorriedAnxious mouse child worries constantly until she makes a new friend