Kevin Henkes was first an illustrator and then an author. He first began illustrating at the age of 19. He had been drawing since he was a kid and was encouraged by his parents and teachers. On his website he reminds us what it is to have respect for a book, and tells us about how the books he respected as a child went everywhere with him. He has created a series of books about mice, including the notable Chrysanthemum. Along with picture books he has also written novels.
Here is a link of activities that can be used while reading Kevin Henkes books with your class. These are activities that are engaging and interact with the reading of the story. They are also good for getting good descriptions of the characters and what the characters are feeling beyond what is told in the story. He is the author and illustrator in his children's books.
Other stories by Kevin Henkes:
A Box Full of Lilly
Lilly's Big Day and Other Stories
Chester's Way
Julius, the Baby of the World
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Wemberly Worried
Bird Lake Moon (novel)
Maurice Sendak is another author who also illustrates his own books. He is most famous for the children's book Where the Wild Things Are. He was inspired to be an illustrator when he first saw Walt Disney's Fantasia. His famous book is recently being released as a Major motion picture.
Some of the Books that Maurice has both Written and Illustrated:
Nutshell Library
Very Far Away
Mrs. Piggle Wiggle's Farm
Pierre
Outside Over There
We Are All in the Dumps With Jack and Guy
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