Customer Reviews
Owen 
2008-03-28
We give children's books as presents for new babies. This is a special book that will be reserved for our daughter at the event (if) of her first child.
Can't say enough good things about Kevin Henkes 2008-01-18
Absolutely love all the Kevin Henkes books we have, This is especially cute because we have a boy who loves his blankie. I know a lot of little girls who love Lilly...but I would definitely recommend this and Chester's Way for the boys!
children's hit 2007-06-27
for a child of any age that has a favorite blanket (blankey)
a plot a young child can follow and relate to.
Owen 2007-05-08
I read Owen. I would recommend this book. The reason I would recommend it is because it was funny and it made me crack me up. In the book Owen, Owen and Fuzzy were playing captain plunger. They looked silly. This helped me convince me that it was a grate book.
Teacher's Review 2006-05-17
This is a review/evaluation of the book as part of an in depth study on children's picture books. I am a third grade teacher and I use this book in my classroom because no kid is ever too old to read a great story like this. I truly think it is a classic!
Evaluation: In addition to the wonderful illustrations, this Caldecott Honor book is also a heart warming story that is very appropriate for young readers. The illustrations and the story are very appealing to children and allows readers to easily identify with the main character and the situation he is in. The illustrations add to the meaning of the text because they emphasis the personality of the characters. They highlight Owen's playfulness and the love that he has for his blanket. They also add to the worries of the adults in the story because their concern shows in the illustrations. The illustrations also extend the text because they are so clear that a student could understand the story without actually reading the text and rely only on the clues from the illustrations. The background settings are also nicely illustrated and accurately detailed because it is easy to compare and contrast when they are in places in their house that is shared by all of the family members and when they are in Owen's room and his play area in the background. Henkes also adds specific details to the setting that compliment the fact that the main characters are mice. This is reflected in the art work they have in their house and the statues they have outside. The illustrations are done with watercolor paints and black pen for the full-color art. This compliments the mood of the book because the illustrations are very colorful and vibrant. Henkes varies the size and number of illustrations on each page to compliment the plot and to reflect the sequence of events that take place. Each illustration is within black outlined boxes that make it easy to follow the progression of the story. The jacket and cover design expresses the theme and spirit of the book without giving away too much detail. The cover design gives some questions as to why a lady may be looking for the small boy and will spark children's curiosity making them want to read the book. The bright yellow and bold title stands out against a bright blue background. This book is very similar to Kevin Henkes other mouse books. All of his characters face some type of childhood problem that teaches them about growing up. His books are easily recognized by children because the title always contains the name of the main character. Readers also become familiar with the characters because they are in several of his books, even if it is only a picture of them with no reference in the story. The illustrations are all very similar in that they are fun and engaging and add to the story. Henkes commonly includes text in the illustrations that may be a character's thoughts or something they are actually saying. The added text is often more humorous than the story itself. Since Henkes is both the author and illustrator of his books, he has the liberty of making his text and illustrations become one and perfectly balance each other. This book is appropriate for the preschool level, but older children will also enjoy it, especially if they had a blanket or other comfort item that they adored in their childhood. Parents will also like the book if they are trying to teach their child the same lesson. This book is a very nice read aloud and should be part of classroom libraries. It should be on a booklist as a must read for students who are about to start kindergarten.
References:
Henkes, K. (1988). Chester's Way. New York: Greenwillow Books.
Henkes, K. (1996). Chrysanthemum. New York: Greenwillow Books.
Henkes, K. (1996). Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. New York: Greenwillow Books.
A sweet and thoughtful story 2006-03-09
Owen adoraba a su mantita, a la que llamaba "pelusilla", la llevaba a todas partes, jugaba con ella... Pero iba a empezar la escuela y Owen no podía llevarse a "pelusilla" con él, así que a su madre se le ocurrió una maravillosa idea...
Mom of a real Owen 2006-02-09
I was given this book as a baby gift after my son Owen was born. I have been hooked on Kevin Henkes ever since. I still remember pausing in the story and my son Owen, when he was only 2 saying, "No, Fuzzy is perfect". This is a beautiful story which will be one of the books I hold onto forever. My Owen also has a special blanket that at 9 he still sleeps with- his coldie he calls it. Your kids and you will love this book even if they don't have a special blanket or lovie of some kind. All my children love this book and I have given it as a gift many times- also Lily's Purple Plastic Purse- very loved by all my kids. Enjoy! (And don't worry about what the nosey neighbors think!)
Owen and his Fuzzy 2005-10-14
This is a great book for the child having trouble giving up their favorite baby blanket. It opens up a discussion on the subject for the child and parent.
Charming book for a little boy or girl with a "blanket" problem! 2005-08-02
Do you remember your blanket? Well little Owen has a big problem! He needs to go to school and his nosey neighbor doesn't think he should go with a blanket. She suggests various ways to break his habit, but in the end Owen's mom comes up with the best possible solution.
I loved this book for many reasons--the illustrations are charming, the story has a common theme for many young children, and the characters are based on ones that children may encounter. I think this book would be a good discussion book for the difficult topic of giving up your security blanket--and for the topic of other adults who interfer in young lives with good intentions.
What A Great Children's Book 2004-07-11
This is MY favorite children's book. What a wonderful story. I am proud to say that it is a part of my book collection !!
