BIO

Kevin Henkes is the author of SUN & SPOON, BIRD LAKE MOON, and the Newbery Honor Book OLIVE'S OCEAN. He also writes and illustrates picture books, and among his many titles are the national bestsellers MY GARDEN, OLD BEAR, A GOOD DAY, and KITTEN'S FIRST FULL MOON, for which he was awarded the Caldecott Medal. Mr. Henkes is also the creator of a series of books starring mouse characters, including LILLY'S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE, LILLY'S BIG DAY, WEMBERLY WORRIED, CHRYSANTHEMUM, and OWEN, for which he was awarded a Caldecott Honor.

Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.

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