Title: Owen
Author: Kevin Henkes
Illustrator: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Year: 1993
Awards/Accolades:
Caldecott Honor
Boston Globe-Horn Book Nominee for Picturebook
Summary:
Owen is getting ready to go to school, but he is not quite ready to give up his blanket. His neighbor has many suggestions to help get rid of "Fuzzy" and none of them work until mom comes up with a fine solution.
Use in Classroom/Library:
Great read aloud for the start of the school year when some of the younger students may be experiencing the same separation anxiety.
Curriculum Connections:
lesson plan available online
This title is in the Saint Joseph School Library.
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