<p>Funny, honest, and relatable, The Mouse Books are the perfect classics to read with your children ages 4 to 8 years old. Written and illustrated by national bestselling author, illustrator, and creator <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/b/contributor/kevin-henkes/_/N-2kek">Kevin Henkes</a>, the Mouse Books have been a favorite among families and in the classroom for more than 30 years. Chrysanthemum, the most popular of the classic Mouse picture book series, has sold over one million copies and was named Most Notable Book for Children by the American Library Association.</p>

<h2>Who wrote the Mouse Books?</h2>

<p>The Mouse books including Chrysanthemum, Owen, and Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse were written and illustrated by bestselling author Kevin Henkes.</p>

<h2>Why does Kevin Henkes write about mice?</h2>

<p>According to author Kevin Henkes, as his stories became more humorous, he chose to start working with animals instead of human characters because he found it better to convey the humor. He experimented with different animals but enjoyed working with mice after the success of <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-weekend-with-wendell-kevin-henkes/1100006572">A Weekend with Wendell</a>.</p>

<h2>What grade level is Chrysanthemum?</h2>

<p>Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes is appropriate for children from preschool to 3rd grade!</p>

<h2>Read the 10 bestselling Mouse Books by Kevin Henkes:</h2>

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<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/chrysanthemum-kevin-henkes/1100569005">Chrysanthemum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/penny-and-her-sled-kevin-henkes/1129770140">Penny and Her Sled</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lilly-friends-kevin-henkes/1136892577">Lilly & Friends</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wemberly-worried-kevin-henkes/1100009587">Wemberly Worried</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-weekend-with-wendell-kevin-henkes/1100006572">A Weekend with Wendell</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/penny-and-her-song-kevin-henkes/1103601529">Penny and Her Song</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wemberlys-ice-cream-star-kevin-henkes/1102950948">Wemberly’s Ice-Cream Star</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/julius-the-baby-of-the-world-kevin-henkes/1100488847">Julius, the Baby of the World</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/owen-kevin-henkes/1100831290">Owen</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/penny-and-her-marble-kevin-henkes/1110178649">Penny and Her Marble</a></li>
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