{"product_id":"lilly-friends-a-picture-book-treasury-9780062995513","title":"Lilly \u0026 Friends: A Picture Book Treasury","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFor the first time, all nine of Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes's bestselling, award-winning mouse picture books are available together in a jacketed hardcover treasury. Lilly, Chrysanthemum, Owen, Wemberly, Sheila Rae, Julius, Chester, and Wendell--all the beloved characters and stories in one lavish volume featuring brand-new jacket artwork, fun family reading tips, story activities to do at home, and an afterword by #1 \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e-bestselling author Kevin Henkes. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKevin Henkes's classic mouse picture books have been perennially popular with families and in classrooms for more than thirty years. Now readers can find their favorite characters and stories in one deluxe volume. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith fun family reading tips, activities written by a noted literacy expert, and an afterword by the author, this treasury is an essential addition to every bookshelf. The heart and humor of Kevin Henkes's acclaimed characters have made these books enduring favorites for a generation. \u003cem\u003eLilly \u0026amp; Friends\u003c\/em\u003e is gift to cherish for fans both new and old  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe treasury includes\u003cem\u003e: A Weekend with Wendell; Sheila Rae, the Brave; Chester's Way; Julius, the Baby of the World; Chrysanthemum; Owen; Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cem\u003e Wemberly Worried; and Lilly's Big Day\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenkes, Kevin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eKevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for \u003cem\u003eKitten's First \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull Moon\u003c\/em\u003e; Caldecott Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOwen\u003c\/em\u003e; two Newbery Honors--one for \u003cem\u003eOlive's Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e and one for \u003cem\u003eThe Year of Billy Miller\u003c\/em\u003e--and Geisel Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Marble\u003c\/em\u003e. His other books include \u003cem\u003eSun Flower Lion\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eParade of Elephants\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e, and the beloved \u003cem\u003eLilly's Purple Plastic Purse\u003c\/em\u003e. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50612723777810,"sku":"9780062995513","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_aa2d5460-bfee-4410-8df5-046bcb7155ae.jpg?v=1732377196","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/lilly-friends-a-picture-book-treasury-9780062995513","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}