Kitten's First Full Moon

 Kitten’s First Full Moon

Written By:  Kevin Henkes

Illustrated By:  Kevin Henkes

Readability Score:  Age 5-7, k-2,Lexile Measure 360K, Grade Level 1.7-

Genre:  Picture Book

Subgenre:  Comedy and Humor

Theme:  A Kitten is in search for the big bowl of mild in the sky.  Conflict Resolution

Primary Characters:  Kitten

Secondary Characters:  None

Awards:

Caldecott Medal 2005

Charlotte Zolotow Award 2005

An ALA Notable Children’s Book for Younger Readers 2005

Publication Data:  2004

Publishing Company:  Greenwillon Books

ISBN Number:  0-06-058828-4

Summary: A mischievous kitten spies a large white bowl of mild in the sky.  The kitten chases this image experiencing many funny mishaps along the way.  Only to find it is untouchable and the bowl of milk can only be found at home.

Classroom Ideas:

1.    Students may sequence the events

2.    Use this book to teach conflict and resolution