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Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book: A Caldecott Award Winner Board book – Illustrated, September 15, 2015

by Kevin Henkes (Author, Illustrator)

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Kevin Henkes's acclaimed national bestseller about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk was awarded the Caldecott Medal and was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. This sturdy board book edition is perfect for little hands!

Kitten's First Full Moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today. This memorable character and her suspenseful adventure are just right for the very youngest child. It is Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants it. Does she get it? Well, no . . . and yes. What a night!

A concise story, large type, and luminescent pictures play second fiddle to the true star of this book: a brave young kitten who sets out into the world on a quest that leaves her bruised, bewildered, and hungry, but that ultimately leads her back home, where something special is waiting just for her. This perfectly sized board book edition introduces Kitten to a new generation of the youngest readers.

Indefatigable Kitten is a role model for all ages—taking chances, picking herself up when she fails, trying out new strategies to get what she wants, and figuring out when enough is enough.

Winner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award.

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Somebody loves Kitten, and you will, too!

Winner of the Caldecott Medal

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Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors, one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller;and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include The World and Everything in It, A House, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenwillow Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 15, 2015
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 34 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 006241710X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0062417107
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.7 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 5 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.2 x 0.9 x 7.1 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 450L

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Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of close to fifty critically acclaimed and award-winning picture books, beginning readers, and novels. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon in 2005. Kevin Henkes is also the creator of a number of picture books featuring his mouse characters, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Lilly’s Big Day and Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. His most recent mouse character, Penny, was introduced in Penny and Her Song (2012); her story continued in Penny and Her Doll and Penny and Her Marble (a Geisel Honor Book). Bruce Handy, in a New York Times Book Review piece about A Good Day, wrote, “It should be said: Kevin Henkes is a genius.” Kevin Henkes received two Newbery Honors for novels—one for his newest novel for young readers, The Year of Billy Miller, and the other for Olive’s Ocean. Also among his fiction for older readers are the novels Junonia, Bird Lake Moon, The Birthday Room, and Sun & Spoon. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. You can visit him online at www.kevinhenkes.com.

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Customers love this board book's sweet story and illustrations, particularly noting the black and white pictures that create a great visual contrast. The book is suitable for toddlers and features simple, easy-to-understand prose with just the right amount of repetition, making it a nice gift choice. Customers appreciate its clever concept, with one mentioning it teaches beginning readers to track left to right, while another notes it adds a new adventure every three pages. However, some customers find the book disappointing.

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152 customers mention "Story quality"152 positive0 negative

Customers love the story of this board book, describing it as a beautiful bedtime read with sweet illustrations.

"Cute story, the pictures are all black and white. Baby seems to enjoy it. Glad it came in board book format for durability." Read more

"...It is a sweet story and the art is extraordinar...." Read more

"Such a cute book I have three kids ranging from one-seven and all three enjoyed it very much Even I myself enjoyed it..." Read more

"...Very cute, not wordy, can hold the attention of a 3 year old." Read more

65 customers mention "Illustrations"65 positive0 negative

Customers love the illustrations in this book, particularly noting the black and white pictures that create a great visual contrast.

"...It's fun to read and the illustrations, though all black and white, are beautiful!" Read more

"...It's the "kitty moon" book. It's got great illustrations and a simple story (although I think it's still a little beyond him)...." Read more

"Cute story, the pictures are all black and white. Baby seems to enjoy it. Glad it came in board book format for durability." Read more

"My toddler’s favorite book! My hubby & I love the illustrations. I try to read this book to my daughter right before and during the full moon...." Read more

38 customers mention "Book for all ages"38 positive0 negative

Customers find this book charming and suitable for all ages, particularly toddlers, with one customer noting it can hold the attention of a 3-year-old.

"Another winner by Kevin Henkes. It is my 3-year-old's favorite book, and my 5- year-old loves that she can easily read all the words herself." Read more

"Fun book for the toddler. Great art and a nice story. I would definitely look for more of this authors work." Read more

"Cute story, the pictures are all black and white. Baby seems to enjoy it. Glad it came in board book format for durability." Read more

"...She is past the reading level of the book, but she loves the antics of the kitten because it reminds her of her cat...." Read more

33 customers mention "Writing style"33 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, noting its simple and creative prose that is easy to understand, with one customer mentioning it's great for building vocabulary.

"This is a classic, not only for its simple and elegant illustrations but also for the excellent representation of a young animal's curiousity,..." Read more

"Simple and a quick read for naptime" Read more

"...Easy to understand. Captivating illustrations all done and gray and white. Well Worth the time and the money." Read more

"...The prose is very simple and short with repetitions to help beginning readers to easily associate sounds to word shape as well as encouraging the..." Read more

14 customers mention "Gift value"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book makes a nice gift for young children, particularly toddlers, with one customer noting it's a staple in a child's library.

"...It is perfect as a first birthday present as a bedtime story, especially if your household has a cat." Read more

"It's a cute narrative. It's a gift for a little girl. Look forward to sitting with her and sharing this book." Read more

"...in hardcover and purchased it in board book, and the board book is fantastic for toddlers! Adding this to my regular gift list for littles!" Read more

"...It would make a great 2yo bday gift." Read more

8 customers mention "Literacy"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's educational value, with its clever concept and repetition that helps beginning readers track left to right. One customer notes it teaches about the moon, while another mentions it serves as a great product for expanding minds.

"...The prose is very simple and short with repetitions to help beginning readers to easily associate sounds to word shape as well as encouraging the..." Read more

"...It's got a clever concept, nice drawings, functional writing, but is basically just kinda soft and insipid over all. No edge or depth to speak of...." Read more

"...We just love this Kitten book, though--So clever!..." Read more

"Pretty nice book but not my favorite. I suppose it teaches kids about the moon and how far away it is." Read more

6 customers mention "Repetition"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's repetition, with one mentioning it adds a new adventure every three pages, and another noting it can be reread hundreds of times.

"...Third, the story is simple, but adds a new adventure every three pages to maintain attenion..." Read more

"...get the hardcover copy if you purchase, it will be read and reread hundreds of times. Makes an excellent goodnight book as well." Read more

"...Great for cat loving kids! Has a good story and just the right amount of repetition, which is good for small children." Read more

"...this would be done minimalist, but Kevin Henkes actually made it very in depth, giving the book loads of texture...." Read more

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Customers find the book uninteresting.

"...functional writing, but is basically just kinda soft and insipid over all. No edge or depth to speak of...." Read more

"...one loves books, and has well over 50, but this one does not hold their interest at all. It is way too boring and repetitive...." Read more

"...We can't give it out as a gift in this condition. Very disappointing. We ordered this book to be delivered...." Read more

"...Very, very disappointing. This needs to be made clear in the description. You should NOT be able to click on paperback and end up with a board book." Read more

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Lauren L
Cute little story
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025
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Cute story, the pictures are all black and white. Baby seems to enjoy it. Glad it came in board book format for durability.

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Elizabeth Gordon
High contrast illustrations!
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
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Cute story of an adventure of a cat's first full moon! The pictures are all black and white. It is a good read!

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Robyn Williamson
Cute story.
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2024
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Sweet story, A little longer than I expected, but not too long for a three year-old attention span. Easy to understand. Captivating illustrations all done and gray and white. Well Worth the time and the money.

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Martha J.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2024
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As a former early childhood teacher and later professor, I used this book with many small children. It is a sweet story and the art is extraordinar. Parents, look for Caldecott (early childhood) and Newbery (older children) winners for highly recommended children's literature.

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Excellent Bedtime Reading
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2020
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Small kids will be mildly anxious then relieved that the kitten gets his bowl of milk in the end. For the very young, the book is printed on heavy, layered cardstock, more than an 1/8 inch thick for each page, so read it every night, it will last through several siblings

The prose is very simple and short with repetitions to help beginning readers to easily associate sounds to word shape as well as encouraging the narrator to use a sing song voice. Studies show that babies learn language faster when spoken to in simplified "baby talk" so a nightly story as simple as this one is a great book for 1-2 year old while older siblings may learn what the word "milk" looks like.

It is black and white throughout, just like our vision at night but the drawings were detailed enough to still be interesting. Somehow, without the stimulation of bright colors, the book seems even more restful, making it an excellent bedtime wind-down.

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Mumto2monsters
Through two kids
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2022
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I first read this book to my oldest, now almost 12, and it was the first book she ever read herself. We borrowed it from the library. She loved it, so I bought it for my youngest when she was 2. Now 6 she loves this book and it's a favorite bedtime story. She is past the reading level of the book, but she loves the antics of the kitten because it reminds her of her cat. I'm pretty sure we'll always have a soft spot for this one.

Over 4 years the book had held up well considering how much it's read to my youngest and yes, her cat (who sits through every reading like it's never heard the story.)

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Peter Chordas
More soft, spineless stuff from Henkes
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2022
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This was our second Henkes book. It's similar to the first, "Waiting," in pretty much every way. It's got a clever concept, nice drawings, functional writing, but is basically just kinda soft and insipid over all. No edge or depth to speak of. Just a sweet, wholesome children's book with no balls. My kid likes it okay, and I'm not saying it isn't good. I'm just saying that it lacks the edge you find in Sendak, Seuss, and Klassen, among others.

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Joanna B
This is my daughter's favorite book. At 8 months old my daughter's three ...
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2015
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This is my daughter's favorite book. At 8 months old my daughter's three most favorite things were kitty, milky and the moon-- so this book was an instant hit. I worried that black and white would be boring for her, but the illustrations are so beautiful and full of contrast our entire family loves to read it and look at it, day after day. The book is an adventure type, so reading it is never dull. She is 23 months now and remembers the words in the book and acts out each scene. Super cute!

As an additional bonus, this book helped me wean her at 21 months. Prior to weaning, this has been a book that was read prior to her passionate and highly anticipated -- evening mama milky sessions. Kitty is her hero, so realization that he/she is drinking from the bowl, has drastically changed her motivation. She went from wanting, what was familiar to wanting what was cool. After attempting to drink from the soup bowl she moved on to the very tall bowl --cup. Highly recommended and surprised this book doesn't have 400 or more five star reviews.

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Maya
My two year old adores it. It's the first ...
Reviewed in India on March 11, 2017
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My two year old adores it. It's the first story that she has taken interest in. And every time she looks at the moon she remembers the kitten.

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yue
Parfait
Reviewed in France on December 8, 2020
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Un livre génial. Ma fille aime bien.

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Liv
Cuento muy bonito
Reviewed in Mexico on May 30, 2023
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Es un cuento muy bonito, mi bebé le gusta ver y la historia es muy atractiva para su edad. Excelente calidad e impresión

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Jessica Magnusson
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Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2022
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Lovely story and beautiful artwork

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Pensavo meglio
Reviewed in Italy on January 5, 2016
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Avevo grandi aspettative...i disegni sono molto carini ma la storia non è un granché...spero che piaccia ai piccoli lettori a cui è indirizzata!

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