Author/Illustrator: Kevin Henkes
Genres: Modern Fantasy
Awards: Caldecott Honor Book
Age Level: 5-8 years old
Summary: This story of a talking mouse named Owen begins with an introduction to his fuzzy yellow blanket he kept with him since he was a baby. Own brings Fuzzy, his yellow blanket, everywhere that he goes and even likes everything that he likes. Mrs. Tweezers even suggests to Owen that he might be getting to old to carry Fuzzy around but he refused to listen. That night, his parents tell him that the Blanket Fairy will come for Fuzzy and leave him with an even better gift. Owen does not like that idea so he tries to hide Fuzzy (in his pants) so that the Blanket Fairy wont take it away. The next morning were not very happy to see Fuzzy. So Owen continued on his way to eat with Fuzzy, carry fuzzy, wore Fuzzy, and play with Fuzzy. Owen's parents try to take Fuzzy away again and he begins to cry. His mother takes it away and says she has a perfect idea. Owen's mom sews his yellow blanket into little handkerchiefs that he can carry with him. Now Mrs. Tweezers is pleased and Owen learned to compromise.
Illustrations in this story were bright and colorful. Each page was a brand new image and setting that kept the reader excited to turn the page.
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