Jessica - Hardcover

Henkes, Kevin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 068807829X ISBN 13: 9780688078294

Publisher: Greenwillow Books, 1989

Synopsis

"There is no Jessica, " said Ruthie's parents. But Ruthie knew there was. She ate with Jessica, played with Jessica, and read her favorite books with her. When the first day of school arrived, Mom and dad hoped Ruthie would find a real friend. Were they in for a surprise!

About this title

Review:

"Ruthie's empowering is one that every small child can understand and celebrate.""-- The Horn Book" (starred review)"Totally satisfying.""-- School Libraary Journal" (starred review)

About the Author:

Kevin Henkes is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors--one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller--and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com

Kevin Henkes is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors--one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller--and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Greenwillow Books
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 068807829X
• ISBN 13: 9780688078294
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 24
• Illustrator: Henkes Kevin