Author

Kevin Henkes

An American author and illustrator of much-loved mouse books such as Chrysanthemum, Owen and Wemberly Worried. Kitten's First Full Moon won the Caldecott Medal.

Categories:

Confidence & giving up, Worries, Big feelings

Author of:

Chrysanthemum, Wemberly Worried, Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Sheila Rae, the Brave

Where to start with Kevin Henkes’ books

A good first pick is Chrysanthemum (ages 4–7): Chrysanthemum loves her long name, until the children at school start to tease her.

From age 3 or 4: Wemberly Worried (3–6): Children who worry about everything, especially starting school; Chrysanthemum (4–7): Teasing about names, and feeling proud of who you are; Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse (4–7): Angry moments you regret, and how to say sorry; Sheila Rae, the Brave (4–7): What bravery really means, and big and little siblings

What Kevin Henkes’ books help with

Skills these books practise: self-esteem, resilience, kindness, coping with worries, bravery, emotional regulation, apologising, patience, sibling relationships.

Kevin Henkes's books on Growing Wise

Printable worksheet for every book. Each one has a page of questions, two 5-minute activities and a drawing box, for 50p.

ChrysanthemumKevin Henkes · ages 4–7Teasing about names, and feeling proud of who you are

Wemberly WorriedKevin Henkes · ages 3–6Children who worry about everything, especially starting school

Lilly's Purple Plastic PurseKevin Henkes · ages 4–7Angry moments you regret, and how to say sorry

Sheila Rae, the BraveKevin Henkes · ages 4–7What bravery really means, and big and little siblings

Kevin Henkes’ books at a glance

Book	Ages	Pages	Edition	Worksheet
Chrysanthemum	4–7	32	Greenwillow Books, Sept. 1991	Free PDF →
Wemberly Worried	3–6	32	Greenwillow Books, April 2010	Free PDF →
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse	4–7	32	Greenwillow Books, Aug. 1996	Free PDF →
Sheila Rae, the Brave	4–7	32	Greenwillow Books, April 1996	Free PDF →