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Owen (Mouse Books)
by
Kevin Henkes
Owen had a fuzzy yellow blanket. "Fuzzy goes where I go, " said Owen. But Mrs. Tweezers disagreed. She thought Owen was too old for a blanket. Owen disagreed. No matter what Mrs. Tweezer's came up with, Blanket Fairies or vinegar, Owen had the answer. But when school started, Owen's mother knew just what to do, and everyone - Owen, Fuzzy, and even Mrs. Tweezers - was happy...more
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
September 15th 1993
by Greenwillow Books
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I would personally like to thank Kevin Henkes for writing the book Owen because it seemed like a gift to me and my son, Owen. The book Owen came out in 1993 and the person Owen came out in 1992. When the book came out, my Owen had a year to establish himself as a little human being and by the time he was a year old he had a comfort "LeLe" -- a Lambchop puppet with a soft wooly fleece and he sucked his thumb. I think maybe Kevin Henkes saw us at the park one day and became inspired by my adorable...more
Jul 21, 2009
Abigail
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Recommends it for:
Young Readers With a Sense of Humor / Kevin Henkes Fans
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I found Owen by Kevin Henkes to be absolutely charming and sweet. It tells the story of a young boy (in mouse form) that is attached to his fuzzy yellow blanket (which is appropriately named Fuzzy). Fuzzy goes with Owen everywhere, but Owen's parents want him to get rid of Fuzzy. It is a cute story of adaptations that must be made as children grow older.
As a twenty-one year old that still sleeps with her Blankie, I related to this story and how Owen had to stop carrying his blanket around every...more
As a twenty-one year old that still sleeps with her Blankie, I related to this story and how Owen had to stop carrying his blanket around every...more
An especially good-hearted story about a young mouse who carries his blanket, Fuzzy, with him wherever he goes. Owen and Fuzzy did everything together. But Owen was getting big, too big to be carrying around a blanket thought their neighbor, Mrs. Tweezers. So, Mrs. Tweezers tried telling Owen's parents things that would get Owen to be okay with getting rid of Fuzzy. The first attempt, explain to him there was a blanket fairy and to have him put his blanket under his pillow and the next morning t...more
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Kevin Henkes' "Owen" tells the classic tale of a little boy who doesn't want to give up his blanket. In the book, Owen has a fuzzy yellow blanket that he carries with him everywhere. He's had it ever since he was a baby and he "loved it with all his heart." Throughout the story, Mrs. Tweezers and Owen's parents try to help Owen stop carrying his blanket around because he is about to start school and is too old for a blanket. They try various "tricks" including a "Blanket Fairy," dipping it in vi...more
Owen is a mouse beginning to start preschool, except there is one problem. Owen can't seem to depart from his fuzzy yellow blanket. He eats, sleeps, and travels to dentist and haircut appointments never leaving his blanker behind. Not able to come up with a solution, Owen's parents seek advice from their neighbor, Mrs. Tweezers. She suggests sending the "blanket fairy", dipping the blanket in vinegar, and simply saying "No". However, none of these remedies seem to suffice. While Owen is distraug...more
“Owen” by Kevin Henkes was my absolute favorite book when I was around five years old. It is the story of a little mouse that just can’t seem to part with his beloved blanket, Fuzzy, no matter what his parents did. He loved Fuzzy and took him everywhere, but the neighbor Mrs. Tweezers thinks he’s getting too old to always have Fuzzy around, and she tries to help his parents separate Owen from his blanket. They try everything—the blanket fairy, the vinegar trick and just saying no—but in the end...more
Young children will definitely relate to Owen. While the yellow fuzzy blanket brings back memories of my own "blankie" and cherished comfort items, I think that it could serve as a symbol of the difficulty of moving beyond childhood. When I moved away to college, my mom gave me several small tokens to keep a piece of home with me always. I found Owen's charming yellow handkerchiefs as a reminder of the need all of us have to find comfort in keepsakes or even memories.
Kevin Henkes created playfu...more
Kevin Henkes created playfu...more
Owen’s parents are at their wits’ end when the time comes to get rid of his security blanket. Fuzzy (for that is the blanket’s name) is Owen’s most constant companion, but the neighbor starts to make comments about the appropriateness of the blanket. The ultimate solution is creative and perfect, and the ending page blows a subtle little raspberry at the interfering neighbor. The only part of this story that bothers me a little is the idea that you would get rid of the security blanket because o...more
Loved this Caldecott Honor title about Owen and his beloved blanket Fuzzy! Fuzzy is more than a security blanket for Owen in times of stress--it is also a companion in all manner of childhood adventures of both the real-world and imagination variety. Fuzzy is truly a beloved friend. So when nosy neighbor Mrs. Tweezers hints to Owen's parents that he is too old for his blanket and suggests ways they can help him get over it, Owen's friendship is unfailing--after all, how could Owen allow his belo...more
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Title: Owen
Author: Kevin Henkes
Illustrator: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Publishing Date: 1993
ISBN Number: 0-688-11449-0
Summary: The story is very familiar to parents who have children who hold tight to an item for comfort or safety. In the case of Owen, he has a blanket that travels with him everywhere. It is ratty, dirty, and the parents feel it is time to say goodbye. The neighbor offers many suggestions to rid the child of the old security blanket, but none of the ideas work. It...more
PB 24: I loved this book because I think Henkes has an amazing ability to understand the experiences of children. As a child, I was very attached to my stuffed animal, much like Owen was with his blanket. I think so many children can relate to Owen and see him as a friend. This story truly resonated with me because it is hard to give up an item that gives you so much comfort, but the ending shows how you can integrate your keepsake into your life in an appropriate way (as Owen does with his hand...more
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What: This book is so cute! It is about Owen and his blanket Fuzzy. Owen loves his blanket and takes it with him everywhere. Anything that Owen does, his blanket is right there with him. His parents try several tricks to get him to give up his blanket, but nothing works. The nosy neighbor continuously tells Owen's parents that he needs to get rid of it and that he can't take it to school with him. In the end, Owen's mom cuts up the blanket and makes several handkerchiefs with it. Owen loves the...more
Owen by Kevin Henkes is an adorable children’s story about a little boy and his yellow fuzzy blanket. I think this is a wonderful children’s book with a great overall story. This is not only a story but it has some realistic factors to it. This book is a real world scenario in the sense that a parent can have a child read this story or the parent may read it to their child if they have a blanket or other sentiment object that means a lot to them and are having trouble parting with them while in...more
After reading Owen, I can see why it was awarded as a Caldecott honor book. Even on the end papers, Kevin Henkes is portraying the story to come. What a wonderful way for the kids to hypothesize what will happen in the story. Owen's parents are trying desperately to help him get rid of his fuzzy yellow blanket. The neighbor has been giving them tips but nothing seemed to be working. Finally, Owen's mom comes up with the perfect idea to help Owen slowly but surely grow up and out of always having...more
I really enjoyed reading Owen. As I opened the book, the "curtains" showed Owen in various poses holding his beloved yellow blanket. The author, Kevin Henkes, was very descriptive at times and I liked the predictive nature of the text, especially for young readers. Some parts of the text were often repeated and Mrs. Tweezers tried to help Owen's parents several times, making it easy for readers to predict.
The illustrations were not only bright and colorful, but they helped with the sequence of e...more
The illustrations were not only bright and colorful, but they helped with the sequence of e...more
Summary:
Owen is getting too big to carry his yellow blanket, Fuzzy, everywhere he goes, but he doesn’t think so. Nosy neighbor, Mrs. Tweezers is full of ideas to help Owen say goodbye to Fuzzy, but none of them work as little Owen just isn’t ready to give up the blanket. His parents know best though, and find a way for Owen to keep a little bit of Fuzzy close by.
Evaluation:
This book is just as much for parents as it is for children. Many parents are pressured into making decisions for their ch...more
Owen is getting too big to carry his yellow blanket, Fuzzy, everywhere he goes, but he doesn’t think so. Nosy neighbor, Mrs. Tweezers is full of ideas to help Owen say goodbye to Fuzzy, but none of them work as little Owen just isn’t ready to give up the blanket. His parents know best though, and find a way for Owen to keep a little bit of Fuzzy close by.
Evaluation:
This book is just as much for parents as it is for children. Many parents are pressured into making decisions for their ch...more
Ever since I was a younger, Kevin Henkes and his books about Mice have been my absolute favorites. This book especially is one that I love. Owen is about a little boy mouse who's so attached to his fuzzy yellow blanket. His mom and dad try many different things to get him to give up his blanket but nothing works! When it's time for Owen to start school his parents tell him that he isnt allowed to tak it to school with him. Owen isnt too happy about this news and gets very upset. His mom comes up...more
Henkes is spot on when it comes to childhood feelings. This is one of several favorites I have of his offerings. I read this one on "the big screen." In other words, I used a document camera and digital projector to display the pictures on a large pull-down screen in the media center. The kids respond as they always do to good writing. The youngest learning center class did not quite get the humor, but still enjoyed the story. Many of the fifth graders had never heard the story, and when I asked...more
This book is about a little boy mouse who is crazy about his fuzzy yellow blanket. His mom and dad try many things to get him to give up his blanket, but fail. When it is time for Owen to start school his parents tell him that he can not take it to school with him and he starts crying. His mother comes up with an idea to cut his blanket into small pieces to be used as handkerchiefs. Owen loves this idea and is happy again.
This book is very cute! I liked the idea of cutting it up into little piec...more
This book is very cute! I liked the idea of cutting it up into little piec...more
Owen by Kevin Henkes focuses on Owen who refuses to go anywhere without Fuzzy, his yellow baby blanket.
Owen carries Fuzzy, his baby blanket, everywhere with him. He used Fuzzy for pretending. Fuzzy was essential for holding when getting nails clipped, haircuts, or trips to the dentist. When told he can't take Fuzzy to school, Owen cries and won't stop. Then his mother has a wonderful idea that allows Owen to continue to have Fuzzy with him everywhere.
Henkes writes with a deft and understanding...more
Owen carries Fuzzy, his baby blanket, everywhere with him. He used Fuzzy for pretending. Fuzzy was essential for holding when getting nails clipped, haircuts, or trips to the dentist. When told he can't take Fuzzy to school, Owen cries and won't stop. Then his mother has a wonderful idea that allows Owen to continue to have Fuzzy with him everywhere.
Henkes writes with a deft and understanding...more
The book "Owen" by Kevin Henkes was a Caldecott Honor Book in 1994. The book follows a young mouse who is about to start school but cannot seem to leave his blanket behind. The parents in the end took the blanket and make it into several handkerchiefs so the mouse could still use his blanket and bring it everywhere with him! I think this would be an excellent book to read one on one with students who had this type of separation anxiety. It would also be a good free choice book for younger on the...more
Author Kevin Henkes does an outstanding job of writing stories about topics important to children without using a condescending or know-it-all type of approach. Owen is one of those tales. It tells the story of a young mouse named Owen who loves his fuzzy, yellow blanket. When his neighbor Mrs. Tweezers tells Owen's parents she thinks he is too old for such things, Owen's parents begin devising ways to get Owen to part with his beloved blankie. After many suggestions by Mrs. Tweezers and many te...more
I thought this was a cute book with a great message at the end of the story that everyone should hear. The book follows a crocodile as he tries to become friends with his neighbor and his cat, but his attempts just lead to more trouble. At the end, the message of not to judging a book by its cover and to get to know someone before judging them was shown. I thought that the illustrations could have been a little better to illustrate the emotions of the crocodile. I think the students would enjoy...more
An "O" book for Collin's learning time. A very cute story of a little mouse and his fuzzy yellow blanket. Owen disagreed that he was too old to carry his blanket everywhere. In the end his mother knew just what to do and came up with the perfect solution.
A mouse named Owen, who will be starting school soon, refuses to give up his fuzzy blanket. His parents try one thing after another, until his mother finally comes up with a solution that works for everyone.
I think just about every child can relate to the pain of giving up their "security blanket" whether it be an actual blanket, stuffed animal, or special toy. One of my sisters had a snippet of her blanket well into adulthood. My son was one of the rare exceptions as he never really latched on...more
I think just about every child can relate to the pain of giving up their "security blanket" whether it be an actual blanket, stuffed animal, or special toy. One of my sisters had a snippet of her blanket well into adulthood. My son was one of the rare exceptions as he never really latched on...more
This is the story of Owen and his beloved blanket named Fuzzy. They do everything together! And all is good until a busy body neighbor decrees that Owen is too old for Fuzzy. Full of advice, but lacking in wisdom or compassion, the neighbor dispenses a steady stream of misguided advice which Owen’s parents dutifully follow – each attempt to separate Owen and Fuzzy a bigger failure than the last. It’s not until Owen’s parents listen to their own hearts and minds that they find a solution that wor...more
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Another mouse child, the tenacious Owen, who has a growing pain involving a favorite blanket, and alternately exasperated, concerned, and indulgent parents. Nosy neighbor, Mrs. Tweezers, who peeks over the fence standing on upside-down flower pots and dispenses whispered advice to Owen's mom and dad about how to get rid of the blanket. "'Haven't you heard of saying no?' Owen's parents hadn't." Mouse version of The Scream hanging on the wall as backdrop to Owen's moment of truth. Gently droll and...more
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Kevin Henkes became an author/illustrator when he was nineteen years old, working on a card table in his bedroom.
Today he's the author of many award-winning picture books and novels.
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