Owen

by Kevin Henkes, and published by Greenwillow

Owen is a little mouse who drags his fuzzy yellow blanket around the neighborhood. Owen's mother is on the other side of a fence, pretending to look through binoculars, but secretly keeping an eye on Owen.

About

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A preschooler mouse, Owen, and his concerned parents confront a classic childhood drama: releasing the trusty, fuzzy blanket. Confident economical line and inspired layout convey Owen's spirited tenacity as he dances toward greater independence.

Awards Won

Title Year
Caldecott Medal Image Randolph Caldecott Medal

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The Caldecott Medal was named in honor of nineteenth-century English illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±app, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
 1994 - Honor(s)