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Kitten's First Full Moon Audiobook
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This nationally bestselling story about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk, written by the celebrated author and illustrator Kevin Henkes, was awarded a Caldecott Medal.
From one of the most celebrated and beloved creators working in the field today comes a memorable new character and a suspenseful adventure just right for reading and sharing at home and in the classroom. 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!Download and start listening now!
"Kitten thinks she sees a bowl of milk in the sky, but it's really just the moon. Nonetheless, she goes on a mission to find that bowl of milk. Eventually she goes home in defeat only to find a bowl waiting for her on the porch. The black and white images are playful as well as emotional."
— Elizabeth (4 out of 5 stars)
Kitten's First Full Moon Listener Reviews
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" Read this in grad school, and have used it frequently in storytimes ever since. A nice way to engage listeners to have them help you find all the circles and ovals in the drawings, since they're definitely a repeated motif. "
— Joy, 2/12/2014 -
" Another nearly perfect Kevin Henkes picture book. (And I don't even like cats that much!) "
— Shelley, 2/9/2014 -
" Adorable story. Black and white illustrations. A small kitten is surprised to learn that it's first full moon is not the bowl of yummy milk she thinks it is. "
— Shellee, 2/4/2014 -
" I'm a sucker for a little kitten. This one was adorable and had so much to learn! "
— Kathryn, 1/19/2014 -
" This is a beautiful story. A great read for younger grades. "
— Rachel, 1/16/2014 -
" This book was adorable! And my favorite thing about it is that the illustrations are all black and white but the story is still there. And the pictures are precious. I think kids will really enjoy this book. "
— Emily, 12/19/2013 -
" This book was one of the best illustrated books I have ever seen. It has a great story of a kitten, and how he just can't help but unintentionally chase the moon. The moon will have him doing some pretty funny things, but he will get his bowl of milk in the end. "
— Brian, 12/16/2013 -
" Won the Caldecott illustration award, it's a black and white book but doesn't need the color! Cute story about a curious kitten who discovers to learn. "
— Tara, 12/11/2013 -
" The premise of the story is cute, the kitten thinks the moon is a bowl of milk. Overall, it's cute. I don't think it's the cutest illustrations so I'm suprised at the Caldecott Medal for this book. But, it's a sweet story. "
— Heather, 12/1/2013 -
" Beautiful illustrations and a really cute story. "
— Emma, 11/30/2013 -
" A kitten thinks the moon is milk and he follows it around. O.P. "
— Horace, 11/4/2013 -
" Cute and simple story about a kitten who mistakes the full moon for a big bowl of milk. I like the simple black and white pictures in this book and the story was very charming. Kevin Henkes is one of my favorites. "
— Brenna, 6/25/2013 -
" A moon or a ball of milk? "
— Nojood, 5/20/2013 -
" This book has repeated lines and motif of the moon throughout. It is a great book for a picture walk. Cute for kindergartners. "
— Amy, 12/26/2012 -
" Piccolina loves this book and its currently the bedtime story favorite. Age: 2y2m "
— Lia, 10/29/2012 -
" very cute book about the life of a kitten on his first full moon and the journey that he takes to find the moon that he thinks is a thing of cheese. "
— Scarlet, 4/26/2012 -
" I thought this book was great. They kept the story simple and the illustrations complemented the story nicely. I found the illustrations where the kitten was wide-eyed to be very humorous. I was also glad that the kitten's persistence paid off at the end of the story. "
— Anthony, 3/14/2012 -
" I would give this book one and a half stars. The illustrations by Kevin Henkes are beautifully done, and beginning readers will laugh at the story of the title kitten trying to reach the giant saucer of milk that is the moon. "
— Josiah, 2/28/2012
About Kevin Henkes
Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages, including Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Chrysanthemum, and Wemberly Worried. He was awarded the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon, a Caldecott Honor for Owen, and a Newbery Honor for Olive’s Ocean. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
About Joan Allen
Joan Allen has worked in theater, television, and film during her early career and achieved recognition for her Broadway debut in Burn This, winning a Tony Award. She has received three Academy Award nominations, including two for Best Supporting Actress for Nixon and The Crucible and one for Best Actress for The Contender. Her other films include The Ice Storm, Face/Off, Pleasantville, The Notebook, and The Bourne Ultimatum.