Kevin Henkes is a person who set out to become an author and illustrator. In school and at home, he loved to draw. His talent showed, and his parents and teachers praised him. This influenced him to pursue his goals. Eventually, Kevin Henkes grew up to be an author and illustrator who is loved by many.

All Alone is a book that celebrates the abilities that someone has when they are alone. Your imagination is strong with endless possibilities. All the senses are alive in this story. This book is special because it praises individuality and being unique.

As time went on, Henkes found himself wanting to bring humor to his stories. The decision to use animals in his stories came from the fact that they could add more humor to the stories than using humans could. Using animals allowed Henkes to stretch his imagination even further when writing and illustrating. Kevin Henkes draws his inspiration for writing from his childhood memories. My all-time favorite Henkes book is called Chrysanthemum. This book is about a young mouse who starts kindergarten where she is teased about her name. The little mouse must overcome these obstacles and learn that being unique is what’s important.

Kevin Henkes has also written novels throughout his career as a writer. These titles include: Bird Lake Moon, Sun & Spoon, Words of Stone, The Zebra Wall, The Birthday Room, Two Under Par, Protecting Marie and the Newbery Honor winner, Olive’s Ocean.