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Kevin Henkes

Kevin Henkes . An Author Study for Primary Grades Debbie Seidel, Ed. M. Union Mill ES, Fairfax, VA. Kevin Henkes . http ://www.kevinhenkes.com /. Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse.

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Kevin Henkes

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  1. Kevin Henkes An Author Study for Primary Grades Debbie Seidel, Ed. M. Union Mill ES, Fairfax, VA

  2. Kevin Henkes http://www.kevinhenkes.com/

  3. Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Lilly loves school. She loves Mr. Slinger, her Kindergarten Teacher, and the light-bulb lab where she draws and writes creative things. That is until…. Mr. Slinger takes away her new purple plastic purse, her movie star glasses, and her three shiny coins. Now Lilly is furious!

  4. Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Great for discussions for real life problem solving and anger management. Collaborative beginning, middle, and end written story summaries. Students write notes of advice to Lilly on how she could have handled the situation differently.

  5. Chrysanthemum Chrysanthemum believes her name is practically perfect! That is until she goes to school and her “friends” make fun of it. And then she’s perfectly miserable.. Until her music teacher, Delphinium restores her happiness and teaches her friends a subtle lesson in friendliness.

  6. Chrysanthemum • Great for discussions about teasing, self-esteem, and friendship. • Students research how they got their names and share that orally with the class. • Students learn to read and write their entire given names. • Class graphs the letters in their name that are in Chrysanthemum’s name. • Vivid vocabulary– describing word hunt in the story. • Then write a pattern story for the class. Yesterday I felt… Today I feel…

  7. Lilly’s Big Day When Mr. Slinger announces his engagement, Lilly is just sure that she will be the best flower girl ever. When Mr. Slinger asks her to be the flower girl’s assistant, she struggles with how to deal with disappointment. Ultimately she saves the BIG day.

  8. Lilly’s Big Day One more book about Lilly to add to a character study and comparison. Great for a discussion on how to handle disappointment. Students draw a picture walk with beginning, middle, end of the story (independently). Students can write about BIG DAYS that they have had in their lives.

  9. Julius, Baby of the World Lilly is not too fond of her new baby brother, Julius… She tries all kind of nasty tricks to get rid of him, but it only takes one unkind word from someone else about Julius to make Lilly rethink her affections.

  10. Julius, Baby of the World Here’s Lilly again. More for our character study! Think, Pair, Share on the variety of Henkes characters we have studied. By now, students are ready to choose one Henkes book to write or draw their favorite things about. Older students can write a review of a Henkes book.

  11. Chester’s Way • Chester and Wendell have everything figured out…how to play, dress, eat, and well, just about everything… • Then Lilly moves in. Lilly shakes things up for the boys in the neighborhood. • Eventually the boys come around to Lilly's way of thinking... • or does she change her ways?

  12. Chester’s Way Good for discussion on compromise with friends. Character report on Lilly for character traits. Design a nifty disguise for Lilly to perform in Plan a healthy snack for Lilly, Chester, and Wendell

  13. Weekend With Wendell’s When Wendell comes to stay at Sophie's house, she secretly wishes he would go home soon. Wendell is bossy, wild, and down right rude. However, it's not too long before Sophie turns the tables, and Wendell learns a lesson in fairness and friendship.

  14. Weekend With Wendell • Great for a discussion of respect for others and kindness. • Weekend Suitcase Stories--- • Things that I will pack • Things I must remember to do • Things I must remember NOT to do • A story that I will share… (write the complete story)

  15. Owen Despite his nosy neighbor’s uninvited advice, Owen’s parents would like to support his need to keep his favorite blanket when he starts school… When the big day arrives a creative solution is found!

  16. Owen Good for class discussion on fear and comfort. Students can share their personal stories of perseverance and creative problem solving. Project Linus- Make fleece blankets to give to people who need to feel the comfort of their community.

  17. Sheila Rae, the Brave Sheila Rae is just a little too brave. When she finds herself in a sticky situation… It is her little sister Louise that leads her to safety.

  18. Sheila Rae, the Brave • Great for conversation about bravery and safety. • Sheila Rae comic strips about bravery. • Retelling or an original story about Sheila Rae. • Opportunities for student to share stories of their own bravery or times when they needed to accept help from someone else. • Drawing, narratives, or buddy shares.

  19. Other Books by Kevin Henkes

  20. Other Books by Kevin Henkes Book Art Source: For Older Readers Try Henkes Novels: http://www.kevinhenkes.com/picture/picture.asp http://www.kevinhenkes.com/young.asp http://www.kevinhenkes.com/novels/novels.asp

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