A Purr-spective Review of Kitten’s First Full Moon by Kevin Henkes
Reviewed by Oliver the cat, Feline Philosopher and Milk Enthusiast
From the very first page of Kitten’s First Full Moon, I knew I was in the presence of greatness—namely, a kitten of unmatched determination and refined taste in dairy.
The premise is simple yet profound: a wee kitten gazes skyward and spies a radiant full moon, mistaking it (quite understandably, if I may say) for a delicious bowl of milk. Who among us has not been similarly duped by the shimmering deceptions of nature?
What follows is a brave and slightly soggy odyssey. The kitten’s noble quest takes her up trees, across fields, and ultimately into a rather unfortunate encounter with a pond. I could almost feel the splash myself—cold, wet, and humiliating. But this tale isn’t about failure. Oh no. It’s about perseverance, dreams, and the quiet comforts of home.
Kevin Henkes captures the feline spirit with charming simplicity and striking black-and-white illustrations. Every expression, every whisker twitch, feels authentic. This isn’t just a children’s book—it’s a tribute to curiosity, the hunger that drives us (milk-related or otherwise), and the magic of unexpected kindness waiting at your own front door.
Five out of five paw prints. Would chase the moon again.
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