Owen's Marshmallow Chick

Brief Description: When Owen finds his Easter basket, he declares each type of candy to be his favorite and eats it up. But when he comes to the marshmallow chick, Owen plays with it all afternoon and kisses it good night. Marc Notes: On board pages.; A Greenwillow Book.; When Owen finds his Easter basket, he declares each type of candy to be his favorite and eats it up. But when he comes to the marshmallow chick, Owen plays with it all afternoon and kisses it good night.. Publisher Marketing:"My favorite," said Owen when he saw the marshmallow chick."My favorite," you will say when you read this book. Review Citations:

Booklist 01/01/2002 pg. 864 (EAN 9780060010126, Board Books)

Kirkus Review - Children 12/01/2001 pg. 1685 (EAN 9780060010126, Board Books)

School Library Journal 02/01/2002 pg. 107 (EAN 9780060010126, Board Books)

PW Notes and Reprints 12/24/2001 pg. 66 (EAN 9780060010126, Board Books)

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 02/01/2002 pg. 207 (EAN 9780060010126, Board Books)

Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2002 pg. 303 (EAN 9780060010126, Board Books)

Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2002 pg. 303 (EAN 9780060010126, Board Books)

Contributor Bio:  Henkes, Kevin Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; a Caldecott Honor for Owen; two Newbery Honors, one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller; and a Geisel Honor for Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse.