Kevin Henkes is one of the most beloved and versatile children's book creators around and the beginning of the school year is a great time to introduce or reintroduce Kevin's books to the readers in your life!
From his beloved Mice books (Chrysanthemum was my kindred spirit in Kindergarten), to unique concept books like A Parade of Elephants and award-winning novels including Olive's Ocean and The Year of Billy Miller it's time to take a look and make sure you have these modern classics in your collection.
Reading aloud to children of all ages (yes, even the ones that aren’t little enough to fit on the rug anymore!) can have a lasting impact on their lives. Reading aloud not only builds classroom community, but also improves vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and generates discussions that help listeners to connect ideas and construct meaning.
