Lilly's Chocolate Heart

by Kevin Henkes, Kevin Henkes (Illustrator)

Overview

Lilly loves her chocolate heart. Will she save it? Forever and ever? What do you think?

This sweet and simple board book for the youngest readers features Lilly, star of the Kevin Henkes classic Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse.

The charming board books featuring favorite preschool characters from Kevin Henkes are:

• Julius's Candy Corn
• Lilly's Chocolate Heart
• Owen's Marshmallow Chick
• Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick
• Wemberly's Ice-Cream Star

All five are also available together in a collection: A Box of Treats.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780060560669
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	12/16/2003
Series:	Kevin Henkes's Mouse Books
Edition description:	BOARD
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	332,952
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	3 Months to 4 Years

About the Author

Kevin 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 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 The World and Everything in It; A House; A Parade of Elephants; Chrysanthemum; and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.

Kevin 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 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 The World and Everything in It; A House; A Parade of Elephants; Chrysanthemum; and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.

Hometown:

Madison, Wisconsin

Date of Birth:

November 27, 1960

Place of Birth:

Racine, Wisconsin

Education:

University of Wisconsin, Madison

Website:

http://www.kevinhenkes.com

Editorial Reviews

The Barnes & Noble Review
The star of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse is back with a tasty treat in this sprightly, warmhearted board book from Kevin Henkes.

Decked in fuzzy green slippers and pink housecoat, a crown-wearing Lilly has one Valentine's Day chocolate heart and wants to keep it safe. Unfortunately, several locales aren't quite right: under the bed is dusty, inside the dresser is messy, and behind the radiator is warm. Where will she put it? Not to worry, for with a look of satisfied resolution, Lilly decides the best place is right in her tummy.

An ideal, simple read for Valentine's Day -- and any occasion that asks for a witty story with a stellar character -- Henkes's board book is sure to keep kids smiling broadly. Lilly's candy dilemma will resonate with any child who's experienced the shocking dismay of having only one piece of candy left, but they'll quickly understand that Lilly's solution has its sweet rewards. A delicious addition to Henkes's original board books, which include Wemberly's Ice-Cream Star and Julius's Candy Corn. Matt Warner

bn.com

A slew of board books feature characters new and old. Kevin Henkes's exuberant mouse is back in an original board book for Valentine's Day, Lilly's Chocolate Heart. As Valentine's Day draws to a close, Lilly faces the dilemma of where she should save her very last chocolate heart. Seeking the perfect place to stow her treasure, she ultimately determines that chocolate is made for eating. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

Publishers Weekly

PreS-Gr 2-Lilly has one red-foil-wrapped chocolate heart left and she wants to find the perfect hiding place for it. However, every place the little mouse considers is either too dusty, too warm, too tight, too narrow, or just wrong. She finally decides to put the candy in her mouth: "Perfect." The straightforward text is printed on pastel-colored pages facing a picture of Lilly on a white background. This is a delightfully simple tale, but not really a concept for the under three-year-olds who would appreciate the board-book format. Slightly older children will enjoy the story but they're likely to be turned off by the packaging. Too bad.-Nancy A. Gifford, Schenectady County Public Library, NY Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.

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