Owen
Author and illustrator: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: HarperCollins
Year of publication: 1993
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Horn Bookrating: 1
Summary: Owen is a little boy who loves his yellow blanket and does everything he can to keep it forever. Until, Owens mom comes up with a creative way of making the yellow blanket into a yellow handkerchief. That way Owen will never have to part with his special friend.
Summary of Professional Reviews: Owen story reflects the lives of many per-kindergarten students who don't want to start kindergarten without their blanket, stuffed animal, or favorite toy. This story remind children and us adults of a child's innocence. The wording is fun and keeps a rhythm, while the pictures are funny.
Review by Janelouise Fuscellaro: I think this book was creative and helpful story for children parting with their special things, such as a blanket. Just as some other books of Henke's, the characters repeat themselves, so students can repeat along after hearing the verses once or twice. The pictures are colorful and detailed.
This book would be useful when teaching…
Owen would be a helpful story to read to the class if a child comes in with something such as a blanket. If a student in the class is clinging to an object, reading this book could be the start of moving on to other objects around that would be more appropriate to cling to. Such as Owen went from a blanket to a handkerchief. A class discussion would also be helpful. Maybe if the clingy student hear that their other friends leave their blankets at home, then he/she will too.
Summary of Professional Reviews: Owen story reflects the lives of many per-kindergarten students who don't want to start kindergarten without their blanket, stuffed animal, or favorite toy. This story remind children and us adults of a child's innocence. The wording is fun and keeps a rhythm, while the pictures are funny.
Review by Janelouise Fuscellaro: I think this book was creative and helpful story for children parting with their special things, such as a blanket. Just as some other books of Henke's, the characters repeat themselves, so students can repeat along after hearing the verses once or twice. The pictures are colorful and detailed.
This book would be useful when teaching…
Owen would be a helpful story to read to the class if a child comes in with something such as a blanket. If a student in the class is clinging to an object, reading this book could be the start of moving on to other objects around that would be more appropriate to cling to. Such as Owen went from a blanket to a handkerchief. A class discussion would also be helpful. Maybe if the clingy student hear that their other friends leave their blankets at home, then he/she will too.