Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
Kevin Henkes's acclaimed national bestseller about a kitten, the moon, and a bowl of milk was awarded the Caldecott Medal and was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book. This sturdy board book edition is perfect for little hands!
Kitten's First Full Moon is an acclaimed modern classic, from one of the most celebrated and beloved picture book creators working in the field today. This memorable character and her suspenseful adventure are just right for the very youngest child. It is Kitten's first full moon, and when she sees it she thinks it is a bowl of milk in the sky. And she wants it. Does she get it? Well, no . . . and yes. What a night!
A concise story, large type, and luminescent pictures play second fiddle to the true star of this book: a brave young kitten who sets out into the world on a quest that leaves her bruised, bewildered, and hungry, but that ultimately leads her back home, where something special is waiting just for her. This perfectly sized board book edition introduces Kitten to a new generation of the youngest readers. Winner of the Caldecott Medal, an ALA Notable Book, a New York Times Best Illustrated Book, and winner of the Charlotte Zolotow Award
Correlates to the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts
Frequently asked questions
Is Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence present in the book. The narrative focuses on a kitten's innocent adventure and does not include any physical violence or harm. No scary content in the book. The story is gentle and suitable for young readers, focusing on a kitten's whimsical exploration.
Does Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book have violence?
No violence present in the book. The narrative focuses on a kitten's innocent adventure and does not include any physical violence or harm.
Does Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book have scary content?
No scary content in the book. The story is gentle and suitable for young readers, focusing on a kitten's whimsical exploration.
Does Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results do not mention any religious themes, practices, or beliefs in the narrative.
Does Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes in the book. The narrative does not address race or racism as a central theme.
Does Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book have profanity?
No profanity present in the book. The language used is appropriate for young children and does not include any offensive words.
Does Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The narrative does not address environmental issues or climate activism.
Does Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The search results do not reference any sexual themes or inappropriate content.
Does Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book have gender roles?
The book features a female kitten as the main character but does not actively discuss, promote, or critique gender roles. The story is focused on the kitten's adventure rather than gender themes.
Does Kitten's First Full Moon Board Book have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters present in the book. The search results do not indicate any LGBTQ+ content related to 'Kitten's First Full Moon'.
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