Books by Kevin Henkes

A gentle exploration of solitude, showing children that spending time alone can be a peaceful way to imagine, think, and

Margaret and her brother Taylor are busy with several short, sweet episodes leading up to Grandpa's surprise birthday pa

Bailey is too young for the Bunny Scouts' trip, so his parents create a clever indoor camping adventure just for him.

Bo spends a quiet summer with his grandfather in the country, sharing simple joys and building a lasting bond in this ge

Sheila Rae always acts brave and teases her sister, Louise, for being scared. But when Sheila Rae gets lost on the way h

Best friends Chester and Wilson do everything the same way, every time. But when spirited Lilly arrives, she challenges

For children who are teased for being unique, this heartwarming story offers a gentle path to embracing individuality an

Ten-year-old Blaze is consumed by fears and troubled feelings about his deceased mother. His life takes a transformative

Owen loves his fuzzy yellow blanket, Fuzzy, and takes it everywhere. When his parents worry he's too old for it, they tr

Curtis, the neighborhood's longtime letter carrier, is retiring after 42 years. On his final route, every mailbox holds

Ruthie's parents insist her friend Jessica isn't real, but Ruthie knows better. As the first day of school approaches, e

Fanny, twelve, grapples with a 'love-hate' relationship with her artist father. A new dog, Marie, helps her understand f

Two delightful dachshunds, the 'circle dogs,' spend their day in a square house, enjoying circle snacks and digging circ

Wemberly the mouse worries about everything! Follow her journey as she faces her biggest fear yet: the first day of nurs

Lilly adores school and her teacher, but her excitement over a new purple plastic purse causes her to act out. She soon

Ben visits his uncle in Oregon, finding himself caught in a strained family dynamic. Amidst this, he begins to embrace h

Louise wants a taste of her sister's peppermint stick, but big sister Sheila Rae isn't sharing in this charming story ab

For children who grapple with big feelings like fear and bravado, and for siblings learning to support each other with k

For the child navigating complex feelings of grief, self-discovery, and first crushes, this poignant story offers a tend

Join Wemberly, a little mouse who worries about everything, as she learns the value of patience and sharing, especially

For children learning to navigate new experiences, this book celebrates curiosity and perseverance through a persistent

Adine's life changes dramatically with the arrival of a new baby and the unexpected stay of her quirky Aunt Irene, who t

For a child experiencing a period of waiting or separation, this gentle story blends dreams of seasons with themes of be

Through her window, a young girl observes the vibrant world of birds, noticing their diverse forms, melodies, and flight

Billy is a big boy who can do many things by himself. When his parents tell him he's growing, he imagines what it would

Mitch's parents separate, leading him to spend the summer at Bird Lake with his grandparents. There, he befriends Spence

An owl, a puppy, a bear, a rabbit, and a pig sit on a windowsill, each waiting for something special, from the moon to t

Join five brightly colored elephants as they march through the day, exploring numbers, adjectives, and the passage of ti

Five joyful elephants embark on a charming parade, introducing young readers to numbers, shapes, and other basic concept

A gentle exploration of the universe and the beauty of small details, fostering a sense of wonder and connection to the

Lilly, a spirited mouse, is convinced her new baby brother, Julius, is the worst thing ever. Her complaints are endless