Shhhh [Hardcover]

Kevin Henkes (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 2 and up

Someone just woke up. Quietly she moves around the house. Everyone else is still asleep...

A perfect Good Morning for early -- and late -- risers.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In an affecting, stylistic departure from his often joyous watercolors, Henkes uses acrylic paints to create the hushed world of a child's first waking moments. A girl notes that the rest of the household is still asleep, from her stuffed animals and family pets to a baby sister in a crib and her parents. Reaching for her toy horn, she blasts them all awake--and is she punished? No, the final scene shows the loving family gathered together. The text is all mood--unlike Henkes's other works, which tell more of a story--and the paintings convey that tenderness in dusky morning tones and broad sweeps of the brush. How rewarding to watch an artist stretch, and achieve another perfect fit. Ages 3-up.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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 2 and up
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books; 1st edition (August 15, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688079857
• ISBN-13: 978-0688079857
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #826,844 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

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't SHHHH.., December 30, 2007

By 

Minnie Van (Houston, TX USA) - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Shhhh (Hardcover)

This book is good for pre-readers. The story is simple and very relatable to very young children. My 2 1/2 year old identifies with the little girl going through the house while everyone is asleep. Kevin Henkes is a genius. I love all his books.