Explore childhood themes with a kevin henkes author study. This is a good companion teaching resource for reading kevin henkes books in the classroom. Apr 25, 2014 months of the year song 12 months of the year kids songs by the learning station duration. Third graders use illustrations and key details as they compare and contrast the books, lillys purple plastic purse and another story staring the. Jessica book by kevin henkes half price books marketplace. This pin was discovered by tammy walls discover and save. Little white rabbit board book by kevin henkes 2014, board book. Jessica has 11 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Jul 09, 2014 owens fuzzy yellow blanket is his favorite possession. Kevin henkes books comprehension questions this or that. Feel free to access these lesson plans on your mobile phone at. As usual, kevin henkes perfectly captures the childs perspective and delivers a story that is reassuring and delightful. See how this teacher used books by kevin henkes to teach her students.
Then on her first day at kindergarten, she meets a real new. Kevin henkes ruthie does everything with her imaginary friend jessica. Jessica by kevin henkes and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The kevin henkes unit includes extension activities for kevin henkes books. Jessica, by kevin henkes, is a great story to read to students who are just entering the elementary school age. Jessica extension students will create a wanted sign for a. Lot 8 kevin henkes picture books jessica chester chrysanthemum julius vgc 2hb. The book, jessica, written and illustrated by kevin henkes, tells the story of a little girl named ruthie who has an imaginary friend named jessica.
The videos narrators include meryl streep, sarah jessica parker and mary beth hurt. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Kevin henkes has written and illustrated myriad stories for children, including the caldecott honor book owen. Looking for ways to use kevin henkes books in your classroom, library, or home. Jessica by kevin henkes lesson plan for kindergarten 1st. Wemberly worries about everything especially about her first day of nursery school. It is suitable for teachers teaching small guided reading groups aligned with uchicagos step assessment specifically level 78 or the. The animation is simple, flowing gently like henkes illustrations. They listen to the book jessica by kevin henkes, create an information sheet about themselves that includes a selfportrait, and present their sheet to the class while the. Kevin henkes lives with his family in madison, wisconsin. Henkes never falters as he outlines the logic and reasoning behind ruthies affection for her invisi.
New julius, the baby of the world by henkes, kevin. Her parents hoped ruthie would find a friend at school who would replace jessica. Sometimes ill hear from a parent about how a book of mine has insinuated itself into the heart of his or her child, or how a phrase from one of my books has become part of the familys daily jargon. Sheila rae the brave by kevin henkes is a beloved book. He received the caldecott medal for kittens first full moon. But when its time to line up, a girl asks to be ruthies partner.
Mar 25, 2011 jessica, in the book jessica, is the imaginary friend of a little girl this ones not a mouse named ruthie. Jessica extension students will create a wanted sign for a friend with good qualities. Jessica, a friend only ruthie can see, follows ruthie to school on the first day of kindergarten. Jessica, in the book jessica, is the imaginary friend of a little girl this ones.
Young scholars listed to the story jessica by kevin henkes. Lot 14 kevin henkes picture books julius kittens full. Wonderful show and tell video of kevin henkes books. Download lots of useful teaching guides and fun activities here. Today, i would like to share my extension activity to the sensory bin, four seasons sensory bottles. Even though nobody else believes that jessica is real, ruthie knows she is. Close reading comprehension lessons plans for predictions, text details, characters, connections, and opinion. Students examine strategies for building and keeping friendships. When the first day of school arrives, mom and dad hope ruthie finds a real friend. Jessica by kevin henkes kevin henkes, classroom books.
We read a little about his life, and we watched a video where he talks. This jessica by kevin henkes lesson plan is suitable for kindergarten 1st grade. Activities to go along with the book chrysanthemum by kevin henkes. All material is owned by the creators mentioned in this video. Kevin henkes is an awardwinning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages.
Kevin henkess fiction and picture books for young readers have been praised by. Much to her parents chagrin, 5yearold ruthie has a devoted invisible friend named jessica. Ruthie has an imaginary friend who reflects ruthies feelings and takes the blame for whatever mischief is going onin spite of ruthies parents occasional exasperation. Kevin henkes best author of picture books out there in my humble opinion. Kevin henkes, author, kevin henkes, illustrator greenwillow books. Also there is a character chart at the bottom that would be good. Get the best deals on kevin henkes books when you shop the largest online. Jessica is ruthies imaginary friend, and she even comes to the first day of kindergarten. Kevin henkes has composed a series of books in which lilly the mouse is a main character. But when the first day of school arrives, what will happen to jessica. In this video, students will meet a mouse named wemberly. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name.
And then i was not only pleased to see an old familiar title still being read by kids today, but surprised and delighted to learn it was written by kevin henkes. They make their own imaginary friend using craft supplies. Kevin henkes books list of books by author kevin henkes. He also writes and illustrates picture books, and among his many titles are the national bestsellers my garden, old bear, a good day, and kittens first full moon, for which he was awarded the caldecott medal. Owen written and illustrated by kevin henkes, narrated by sarah jessica parker owen loves his blanket, fuzzy, but he is getting too old to carry it around all the time. Kevin henkes is an awardwinning author and illustrator of many books for children of all. Chrysanthemum the mouse loves her name, but when she goes to school, the other children giggle. Ruthie didnt have a dog, cat, brother or sister, but she did have jessica, who. Still, jessica goes along for comfort on the first day of kindergarten. Browse books by kevin henkes kittens first full moon. Her parents keep trying to convince ruthie that there is no jessica, but ruthie keeps insisting that there is. Ruthie didnt have a dog, cat, brother or sister, but she did have jessica, who went wherever ruthie went. She eats with jessica, plays with her, and reads their favorite books together. The book has minimal artwork and only a few sentences per page.
Meet kevin henkes and little white rabbit kevin henkes brings us inside his studio and discusses his picture book little white rabbita timeless tale about a curious bunny rabbit who hops through the wide world before finally ending up safe at home. Jessica by kevin henkes ruthie didnt have a dog, cat, brother, or sister. Im sure young readers will enjoy this book as well. With his lively illustrations and adorable menagerie of mice, kevin henkes brings compassion and a comic touch to such everyday childhood ordeals as starting school, being teased and getting lost. Kevin henkes is the winner of the 2020 childrens literature legacy award honoring an author or illustrator, published in the united states, whose books have made a significant and lasting contribution to literature for children. I was worried that it would just be pictures from the book with a bigname guest reading the story. I bought this book for my friends new baby girl called jessica as i wanted to buy something that no one else would get. But there, a marvelous thing happens when the children are asked to pair up to walk to the bathroom. Scholastic, in very good condition, isbn 0590463802. She ate with ruthie, played with ruthie, and was sorry when ruthie was bad. Tweezers convinces owens parents that their son is becoming a little too attached to fuzzy, his beloved yellow blanket, owen vehemently disagrees.
This animated video is a read a loud from kevin henkes book chrysanthemum. Kevin henkes author study this link has some videos and readers theater. Jessica even finds her way to the first day of kindergarten, where ruthie makes her first visible friend. Buy jessica book online at low prices in india jessica. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. The book chrysanthemum, by kevin henkes, is full of wonderful opportunities for learning and we had fun making up some wonderful chrysanthemum activities. Buy jessica book online at best prices in india on. So, naturally, jessica is right there with ruthie on the first day of school. Meryl streeps reading is a reflection of her wellknown talent. On the night before the first day of kindergarten, ruthies parents tell her that jessica should stay home from school, but jessica goes anyway. But she had the next best thingher imaginary friend, jessica.
Thelearningstation kids songs and nursery rhymes recommended for you. Julius, the baby of the world by kevin henkes pdf free. She and sarah jessica parker give the readings real heart. As an illustrator he won the caldecott medal for kittens first full moon 2004. Find more information about kevin henkes videos, teaching resources, books, interviews, games, articles, and much more. Jessica by kevin henkes 1989 i had not thought about this book in years, until i discovered that my library owned a copy. This guided reading plan is for kevin henkes s book about imaginary friends. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
Chrysanthemum written and illustrated by kevin henkes, narrated by meryl streep chrysanthemum thinks her name is absolutely perfect until the kids at school make fun of her. Two of his books were newbery medal honor books, olives ocean in 2004 and the year of billy miller in 2014. Nov 10, 2015 henkes has turned down requests to use his mouse characters in a television series, but some of his books are available in video form in chrysanthemum and more kevin henkes stories. When it came time for ruthie to go to school, jessica went with her. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Kevin henkes born november 27, 1960 is an american writer and illustrator of childrens books.