A Box of Treats: Five Little Picture Books about Lilly and Her Friends: A Christmas Holiday Book Set for Kids

Five little picture books about Lilly and her friends.

Caldecott Medalist and New York Times bestseller Kevin Henkes's series of five original mouse stories for the very youngest child are collected here in a colorful set and presented in a collectible slipcase. These five funny stories about Lilly, Owen, Wemberly, Julius, and Sheila Rae--and the treats they save, split, share, hide, and eat--are perfect for story time all year long. Delicious!

Featuring five 5" x 5" picture books that are perfect for little hands, A Box of Treats by New York Times bestseller Kevin Henkes is filled with the excitement of the holidays and the treats that come with them. Each book has twenty-four pages, a paper-over-board cover, and a satisfying and humorous story starring a beloved character, a problem to solve, and a happy resolution.

The books in this box set are: Owen's Marshmallow Chick, Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick, Wemberly's Ice-Cream Star, Julius's Candy Corn, and Lilly's Chocolate Heart. Makes a perfect gift all year round!

Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 10/26/2004
Pages: 120
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 5.60h x 5.40w x 1.80d
ISBN: 9780060732110
Age: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
PW Notes and Reprints 11/22/2004 pg. 62
Publishers Weekly 11/22/2004

About the Author
Henkes, Kevin: -

Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors--one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller--and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Sun Flower Lion, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.