Kevin
Henkes has given the world of children's literature some wonderfully endearing
stories. Most Kevin Henkes kids' books feature anthropomorphic mice facing
typical issues that children face. Beloved Kevin Henkes characters include
Sheila Rae the Brave, Chrysanthemum, Julius, Owen, Lilly, Chester, Wemberly and
Wendell. His kids' book "Kitten's First Full Moon," won the coveted
and prestigious Caldecott book medal for best illustrations in children's literature.
If
you like this lovable children's literature author, you will want to visit his
website and explore thefree printable Kevin
Henkes book activities he's
made based on some of his beloved characters. The website has free printable
word games, puzzles and coloring pages. These are useful for summer enrichment
activities, day care fun, children's literature lesson plans and homeschooling
activities. Or parents might want to print them just for fun at home.
Kevin
Henkes' publisher, Harper Collins has put some of the free printable activities
on their website. You might like the free printable activity
book for "Lilly's Big Day" Lilly eagerly awaits the best day of her life,
being a flower girl in a wedding. She encounters the usual fears and drama.
This activity book would be great follow-up or preparation for any event that
your child is anticipating. Bibliotherapy, or problem-solving using literature
is especially therapeutic for young or special needs children who struggle to
find their own voice. Seeing a funny little mouse experience similar events and
feelings is tremendously reassuring.
Lilly
is the same mouse who so charmed with her purple plastic purse in the book of
the same name. Scroll down the page here for all the Lilly and Lilly's Purple Plastic
Purse printables Teaching Heart
has free printable
"Wemberly Worried" and "Chrysanthemum" activities. There are lesson plans from the Kevin Henkes
book "Owen" too. Read these books your kids, parents, and you'll see
why everyone loves them so.
