68 // Owen / Kevin Henkes
- Sarah Peden
- Jun 25, 2021
- 1 min read
Owen / Kevin Henkes
Greenwillow
1993
Owen’s fuzzy yellow blanket is his favorite possession. Everywhere Owen goes, his blanket goes with him. Upstairs, downstairs, in-between. Inside, outside, upside down. Everywhere! Owen’s parents are in despair—soon Owen will begin school, and he can’t take Fuzzy with him then. Whatever can be done?- From Amazon.
Growing up - Growing out of childhood items.
I love how true to life this story is. Kids will be able to recognize themselves in Owen, whether they have a favorite blanket or other lovey type security item. Parents will recognize the struggle of the parents to try to equip the child for success in school and life, but not want to put up with the possible stress of parting a favorite item. I LOVE Henkes' way of drawing the adults facial expressions through out. They speak volumes. Finally - when the story is resolved, and Mrs. Tweezer waves her own hanky at Owen, I love how she is humanized after seeming kind of like a meanie throughout. She probably had her OWN Fuzzy once upon a time.
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