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A Box of Treats: Five Little Picture Books about Lilly and Her Friends: A Christmas Holiday Book Set for Kids Hardcover – Picture Book, October 26, 2004

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 196 ratings

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!

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Five little picture books about Lilly and her friends to share all year long.

About the Author

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 The World and Everything in It; A HouseA Parade of ElephantsChrysanthemum; and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Greenwillow Books; ILL edition (October 26, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 120 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0060732113
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060732110
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 2 - 6 years, from customers
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 1.75 x 5.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 196 ratings

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Kevin Henkes
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Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of close to fifty critically acclaimed and award-winning picture books, beginning readers, and novels. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon in 2005. Kevin Henkes is also the creator of a number of picture books featuring his mouse characters, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Lilly’s Big Day and Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. His most recent mouse character, Penny, was introduced in Penny and Her Song (2012); her story continued in Penny and Her Doll and Penny and Her Marble (a Geisel Honor Book). Bruce Handy, in a New York Times Book Review piece about A Good Day, wrote, “It should be said: Kevin Henkes is a genius.” Kevin Henkes received two Newbery Honors for novels—one for his newest novel for young readers, The Year of Billy Miller, and the other for Olive’s Ocean. Also among his fiction for older readers are the novels Junonia, Bird Lake Moon, The Birthday Room, and Sun & Spoon. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. You can visit him online at www.kevinhenkes.com.

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Customers find the stories in this collection to be short and easy for young children to understand. They appreciate the smart writing that helps young writers focus on small moments. The books are simple and suitable for toddlers and first-graders. Readers like the characters and find the author's work witty. The set is considered a great gift for new readers and can be used as a transition from board books to picture books.

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28 customers mention "Stories length"28 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the short stories in this collection. They find them charming and whimsical, suitable for quick reads when you need a quick story. The stories are not wordy, but they introduce young readers to Kevin Henkes' other books. Many children enjoy reading these stories through preschool and kindergarten.

"I am a First Grade Bilingual teacher and I really enjoyed reading the five short stories...." Read more

"...smallish (5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches), and beautifully drawn, and the 5 stories are lovely...." Read more

"We love these books so much! My toddler is obsessed with these stories, just wish they were board books and not thin pages that could rip easily." Read more

"These books are a great setoff simple, quick stories that demonstrate many writing techniques for my students...." Read more

16 customers mention "Reading level"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the books easy to read and understand for young writers. They say the stories are simple, engaging, and a good start for applying writing strategies. Readers appreciate the author's understanding of kids and how well the stories make them fun. The books are also great conversation starters for students to practice their English.

"...I think these will be great conversation starters for my students to practice their English...." Read more

"...in this smallish, prettily drawn and nicely written set? You get 5 small, hard cover books in a nice, slick board box;..." Read more

"...are a great setoff simple, quick stories that demonstrate many writing techniques for my students...." Read more

"...Both of my kids have loved them! Nice for quick easy reads before bed...." Read more

12 customers mention "Book collection"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book collection. They find it useful for teaching the Lucy Calkins Units of Study. The books are well-made with hardcovers and a suitable size.

"...Thank you Kevin Henkes for creating these wonderful books!" Read more

"Love this set of Kevin Henkes books! They're smaller mini books, and super cute!! Both of my kids have loved them!..." Read more

"...The stories are priceless! Great collection!" Read more

"...I am impressed with the quality of the books. They have hard covers and are a good size. Perfect for an Easter basket." Read more

8 customers mention "Ease of use"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the books easy to use for small children. They are small and simple, making them a good transition for toddlers who no longer need board books. The stories are short and quick, providing a great introduction to simple, quick stories that demonstrate many concepts.

"These books are a great setoff simple, quick stories that demonstrate many writing techniques for my students...." Read more

"I liked these books because they are small and simple for a small child. We read them to our daughter and she likes to look at the pictures...." Read more

"...This set is perfect for toddlers. There are a few words on each page with a repetitive pattern. Love, Love...." Read more

"...The stories are short, simple, and fun for the kids. Would purchase as a gift for others." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's characters. They find them cute for kids and like them.

"...They are also characters and stories the kids love and enjoy!" Read more

"...She loves to read the simple stories to herself and interact with the characters...." Read more

"This set is very cute for little kids, and I especially like the characters...." Read more

"...Got this to introduce these sweet characters to my granddaughter. ❤️" Read more

4 customers mention "Author"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the author's books. They find them witty and praise the pictures.

"I love these books and this author. He is my absolute favorite kids book author and I have every one of his books...." Read more

"Kevin Henkes is a fabulous author and I have loved each book my child and I have read. This little box is perfect for a gift to a new reader...." Read more

"...And I enjoy reading it to them. The pictures are great and the books are witty, as are all of Keven Henkes' books...." Read more

"great author..." Read more

3 customers mention "Gift value"3 positive0 negative

Customers like the gift value of the book box. They say it's a great birthday present, perfect for a new reader, and there are books for Valentine's Day, Easter, July 4th, Halloween, and Christmas.

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"...This little box is perfect for a gift to a new reader. The stories are precious and the illustrations are beautiful" Read more

"...Great birthday present." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024
    This little set is adorable! I have read each story with my 4year old granddaughter and supplied her with the treat after reading the story. She loves reading them ( even without a treat ) over and over. The compact box and little books are just her size! We have such quality time sharing these
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2020
    I am a First Grade Bilingual teacher and I really enjoyed reading the five short stories. I think these will be great conversation starters for my students to practice their English. I plan to use these little books for my ESL Guided Reading lessons. I only bought one box but plan to buy 4 more for my classroom. Thank you Kevin Henkes for creating these wonderful books!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2007
    As mentioned in other reviews; this set of books is nicely smallish (5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches), and beautifully drawn, and the 5 stories are lovely. What no one has yet bothered to mention is the answer to "What do you get?" in this smallish, prettily drawn and nicely written set?

    You get 5 small, hard cover books in a nice, slick board box;
    Lilly's Chocolate Heart, Owen's Marshmellow Chick, Wemberly's Ice-Cream Star, Julius's Candy Corn and Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick.

    Each short story involves a 'treat'; an Easter Marshmellow Chick, some Halloween Candy Corn, a Forth of July ice cream, etc, that barely mention the holiday to which they owe their existance. For example, although Owen does get an "Easter basket", there is no mention of Christmas in Sheila Rae's Peppermint Stick and no mention of why a red, white and blue star-shaped ice-cream would be Wemberly's special treat "on a hot day".

    All of which is fine with me, I thoroughly enjoy reading these with my 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 year old kids, even our 18 month old seems to enjoy these stories, but I feel if we were not a Christmas-and-Easter-celebrating household, this set would have been a bit of a bummer. So, consider yourself warned. :)
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2016
    I bought these for my classroom because my students love Kevin Henkes. These are a nice addition and allow me to give them a quick treat by throwing in an additional story with characters they know and love. I am only giving this four stars because as a teacher, it bothers me that the titles aren't on the cover of each book. I am still teaching my students concepts of print and to look at the title on the cover, so this is confusing for them. I also like to display our books when we do an author study, and it's unclear which book is which unless you are looking at the spine or back (which is not always possible when displaying books). This may seem nit picky but it does matter in the classroom.
    19 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2023
    We love these books so much! My toddler is obsessed with these stories, just wish they were board books and not thin pages that could rip easily.
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2016
    These books are a great setoff simple, quick stories that demonstrate many writing techniques for my students. They are also characters and stories the kids love and enjoy!
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2014
    Love this set of Kevin Henkes books! They're smaller mini books, and super cute!! Both of my kids have loved them! Nice for quick easy reads before bed. I've given away a couple sets as birthday gifts and would recommend them to anyone!
  • Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2016
    My 4 year old loves Kevin Henkes, and she comes back to this set time and time again. She loves to read the simple stories to herself and interact with the characters. For example, she likes to pretend to eat Owen's Easter candy and laughs as she tells him his marshmallow chick will be sticky if he leaves it out overnight! A cute box set, especially for little Henkes fans.
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Sherry P
    5.0 out of 5 stars gift
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2016
    loved it
  • Mom of 4
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great set for kids
    Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2014
    Very cute short stories, both of my girls loved these when they were young and still like to read them at 6 & 8 years old.
  • Ashley Doerksen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2016
    cute books