All Alone [Hardcover]

Kevin Henkes (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

When you are alone, you can do all sorts of things -- pretend you are tiny (or enormous), hear things other people can't hear, and see things they can't see. Being alone is fine -- sometimes.

Kevin Henke's first book makes it clear that he remembers his own childhood and respects that time in others. His remarkable paintings have a life and luminescense that are unforgettable.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages—among them are 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.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books (May 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060541156
• ISBN-13: 978-0060541156
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 6.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #912,483 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kevin Henkes is the creator of many distinguished books for children, including Kitten's First Full Moon (winner of the Caldecott Medal), Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, and Chrysanthemum. His novels for young people include Olive's Ocean (a Newbery Honor Book) and Bird Lake Moon.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dreamy, March 4, 2004

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Erika Mitchell (E. Calais, VT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All Alone (Library Binding)

This is a dreamy book about the magic of solitude. The author, depicted as a little boy, describes the wonderful things one can imagine when one is all alone. The book is short (about 130 words), and there are no scary parts. Good for bedtime reading.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cozy book for little ones, January 20, 2010

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Tom Mott (Culver City, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: All Alone (Hardcover)

Our 3 1/2 year old daughter loves cuddling up and having this book read to her. It's a child describing the joys of spending time alone. Elegant, poetic, and cozy, with beautiful illustrations.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute book, September 13, 2009

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Anita L. Goss - See all my reviews
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This review is from: All Alone (Hardcover)

I bought this book for my classroom of 6-9 year olds. It is written simply and it has a nice message about thinking and spending time alone.