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Kevin Hawkes

Kevin Hawkes

Kevin Hawkes

Kevin Hawkes is the illustrator of more than thirty-five acclaimed picture books and chapter books including Library Lion, Weslandia, and Chicken Cheeks. His vibrant colors, unusual perspectives, and sense of humor are hallmarks of his work. He lives with his wife and children in Southern Maine.

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Santa from Cincinnati
Nov 22, 2012
Santa from Cincinnati will be released on October 02, 2012 in Hardcover, eBook
Oct 02, 2012
Santa from Cincinnati is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Oct 02, 2012
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A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea has won an award
Sep 26, 2012
News:
A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea has won an award
Sep 26, 2012
News:
A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea has won an award
Sep 26, 2012
News:
A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea has won an award
Jul 15, 2011
News:
A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea has won an award
Jul 15, 2011
A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea will be released on May 24, 2011 in eBook
May 24, 2011
A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea is now available in eBook
May 24, 2011
News:
A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea has won an award
Dec 09, 2010
A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea will be released on September 07, 2010 in Hardcover
Sep 07, 2010
A Pig Parade Is a Terrible Idea is now available in Hardcover
Sep 07, 2010
News:
Chicken Cheeks has won an award
Apr 21, 2010
Mar 13, 2010
News:
Chicken Cheeks has won an award
Feb 20, 2010

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School Library Journal, April 24, 2013
...from around the world . Knudsen previously received a 2006 Irma Black Award for The Library Lion , illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. More than 7,500 first and second graders voted to make Big Mean Mike— illustrated by Scott Magoon—the favorite,...
TriCities.com, January 13, 2013
...Argus had to do was be himself. Knudsen is the author of the award-winning “Library Lion,” illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. Andréa Wesson has illustrated a number of children’s books, including two of David Elliott’s novels about Evangeline Mudd. ...
Cleveland Live, December 22, 2012
...were small; I'd have a treasure-trove to share with my grandchildren. Santa From Cincinnati Judi Barrett & Kevin Hawkes Santa may live at the North Pole, but he was born and raised in Cincinnati. His first words were, "Ho, ho, ho"; his favorite toy was...
Chicago Tribune, December 1, 2012
...But Judi Barrett's Santa from Cincinnati (48 pages, Atheneum, $16.99, ages 4 and up), illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, digs deeper into the legend to reveal that, at heart, St. Nick is really a down-to-earth Midwestern boy. This clever Christmas story from...
New York Times, November 30, 2012
...illustrations provide lots of bells and holly. Next up, Eastover. SANTA FROM CINCINNATI By Judi Barrett. Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. 48 pp. Atheneum. $16.99. (Picture book; ages 4 to 8) What was Santa like when he was a baby? And where was he...
New York Times, November 30, 2012
...illustrations provide lots of bells and holly. Next up, Eastover. SANTA FROM CINCINNATI By Judi Barrett. Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. 48 pp. Atheneum. $16.99. (Picture book; ages 4 to 8) What was Santa like when he was a baby? And where was he...
Carroll County Times-Georgian, November 30, 2012
...THE BOOK: “Santa from Cincinnati” THE AUTHOR: Judi Barrett, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes Did you know that Santa’s parents’ names were Peter and Barbara Claus? Judi Barrett, the author of “Santa from Cincinnati,” presents Santa’s birth...
School Library Journal, April 24, 2013
...from around the world . Knudsen previously received a 2006 Irma Black Award for The Library Lion , illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. More than 7,500 first and second graders voted to make Big Mean Mike— illustrated by Scott Magoon—the favorite,...
Curry County Reporter, March 29, 2013
...they like to look at now. We sang songs, and read Library Lion by Michelle Knudsen, illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. This lion loves story time as much as any kid, and roars in disappointment when it is over. They enjoyed looking at the books and playing...
The Beacon News, January 18, 2013
...in.” He gathered his students around a copy of the wordless book “Sidewalk Circus,” by Paul Fleischman and Kevin Hawkes, and got their brains cranking about how they could best fill in the blanks around the pictures. “At first, my students...
TriCities.com, January 13, 2013
...Argus had to do was be himself. Knudsen is the author of the award-winning “Library Lion,” illustrated by Kevin Hawkes. Andréa Wesson has illustrated a number of children’s books, including two of David Elliott’s novels about Evangeline Mudd. ...
PublishersWeekly.com, January 8, 2013
...Frazer) was a surprise seller. Other strong local titles included Judi Barretts Santa from Cincinnati (S&S/Atheneum), illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, and one published by the stores press, Blue Manatee Books: Louise Bordens Cincinnati: Our City, Our Story,...
Broadway World, January 7, 2013
...as Master Chief Joseph Prosser. Guest Cast: Michael Mosley as SCPO Hal Anders, Michael King as Petty Officer Kevin Hawkes, Chin Han as Mr. Zheng Min, Robert Davison as Kowalski, Jason Beghe as Wes Porter. “Controlled Flight Into Terrain” was...
Cleveland Live, December 22, 2012
...were small; I'd have a treasure-trove to share with my grandchildren. Santa From Cincinnati Judi Barrett & Kevin Hawkes Santa may live at the North Pole, but he was born and raised in Cincinnati. His first words were, "Ho, ho, ho"; his favorite toy was...