Kevin Henkes writes and illustrates picture books and children's fiction about school, family, jealousy and small emotional crises that feel enormous to young characters. Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse follows an enthusiastic mouse whose excitement over a new possession leads to trouble with her teacher and a difficult lesson in apology. Chrysanthemum centres on a child teased for her unusual name, while Wemberly Worried follows a mouse whose constant anxieties extend to starting school. Henkes's books are gentle, funny and visually expressive, with simple plots built around recognisable childhood feelings rather than fantasy adventure. They fit picture books, school stories and social-emotional reading for preschool and early-primary children. Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse is the clearest route into Henkes's school stories, while Chrysanthemum focuses more specifically on teasing, names and self-confidence. Read more Less
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