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The Biggest Boy

By Kevin Henkes, Nancy Tafuri

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A gentle exploration of a child’s thought: What would it like to be the biggest boy in the world?

Billy is a big boy who can do all sorts of things by himself. And when his parents tell him he is growing bigger every day, he starts to imagine what it would be like to be the biggest boy in the world.

“This collaboration of two award-winning book creators presents a favorite childhood theme—growing up. The bold, colorful, oversized illustrations add to the fun of the game played by Billy and his parents.” —The Horn Book

ISBN: 9780688158415
Imprint: Greenwillow Books
On Sale: May 27, 1998
List price: $9.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 10.250 in (w) x 11.000 in (h) x 0.140 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Size & Shape
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Body
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Kevin Henkes

Biography

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.

Nancy Tafuri

Biography

Nancy Tafuri’s acclaimed picture books for the youngest child include the Caldecott Honor Book Have You Seen My Duckling?; Spots, Feathers, and Curly Tails; I love you, Little One; and In the Snow, written by Sharon Phillips Denslow. She lives with her family in Roxbury, Connecticut.

A gentle exploration of a child’s thought: What would it like to be the biggest boy in the world?

Billy is a big boy who can do all sorts of things by himself. And when his parents tell him he is growing bigger every day, he starts to imagine what it would be like to be the biggest boy in the world.

“This collaboration of two award-winning book creators presents a favorite childhood theme—growing up. The bold, colorful, oversized illustrations add to the fun of the game played by Billy and his parents.” —The Horn Book

ISBN: 9780688158415
Imprint: Greenwillow Books
On Sale: May 27, 1998
List price: $9.99
No of pages: 32
Trim Size: 10.250 in (w) x 11.000 in (h) x 0.140 in (d)
BISAC 1: JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Size & Shape
BISAC 2: JUVENILE FICTION / Imagination & Play
BISAC 3: JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Body
BISAC 4:
BISAC 5:
BISAC 6:

Kevin Henkes

Biography

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.

Nancy Tafuri

Biography

Nancy Tafuri’s acclaimed picture books for the youngest child include the Caldecott Honor Book Have You Seen My Duckling?; Spots, Feathers, and Curly Tails; I love you, Little One; and In the Snow, written by Sharon Phillips Denslow. She lives with her family in Roxbury, Connecticut.