--- product_id: 4195022 title: "Owen: A Story About Letting Go of a Comfort Object (Caldecott Honor Book)" price: "26476CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/4195022-owen-a-story-about-letting-go-of-a-comfort-object store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # 4.9/5 star rating from 955 reviews Caldecott Honor-winning acclaimed story Oversize hardcover for immersive reading Owen: A Story About Letting Go of a Comfort Object (Caldecott Honor Book) **Price:** 26476CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏅 Embrace the comfort of childhood with a Caldecott classic that never goes out of style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Owen: A Story About Letting Go of a Comfort Object (Caldecott Honor Book) - **How much does it cost?** 26476CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/4195022-owen-a-story-about-letting-go-of-a-comfort-object) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted by Families:** Highly rated with nearly a thousand glowing reviews, a must-have for emotional growth. - • **Perfect for Storytime:** Repetitive, rhythmic text ideal for engaging read-aloud sessions with kids. - • **Timeless Comfort Story:** A heartfelt narrative about holding on and letting go that resonates across generations. - • **Award-Winning Illustration:** Caldecott Honor recognition ensures top-tier, playful, and inviting artwork. - • **Collector’s Edition Quality:** Oversize hardcover format makes it a standout addition to any bookshelf or nursery. ## Overview Owen: A Story About Letting Go of a Comfort Object is a Caldecott Honor-winning oversize hardcover picture book by #1 New York Times bestselling author Kevin Henkes. Celebrated for its timeless story and playful illustrations, it explores themes of comfort, compromise, and emotional growth. With a 4.9-star rating from 955 reviews, it’s a beloved choice for storytime and a treasured keepsake for families navigating childhood transitions. ## Description A Caldecott Honor Book “Owen is everychild.” — Booklist (starred review) Owen’s fuzzy yellow blanket goes where he goes, even when others think he is too old for it. Will Owen’s blanket go to school? A classic, evergreen, Caldecott Honor and Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor picture book about comfort and compromise from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kevin Henkes. “Owen had a fuzzy yellow blanket. He’d had it since he was a baby. He loved it with all his heart.” Owen’s blanket is his favorite possession. Everywhere he goes, Fuzzy goes with him. Upstairs, downstairs, in-between. Inside, outside, upside down. Everywhere! When Owen is about to start school, their neighbor offers advice to Owen’s parents about how to get rid of Fuzzy, but Owen foils each attempt. Then his mother comes up with the perfect plan that makes everyone happy. Any child who relies on a comfort object will instantly relate to Owen . This is a story about compromise that speaks both to those not yet ready to let go and those who have moved on. The repetitive, rhythmic text is perfect for reading aloud and story times, and the artwork, in Owen and in all of Kevin Henkes’s mouse books, is playful, funny, inviting, and timeless. School Library Journal says, “Most children have a beloved possession that adults expect them to give up, and Owen is sure to become their champion.” Kevin Henkes is a #1 New York Times bestselling author who has been awarded the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon , two Caldecott Honors, two Newbery Honors, two Geisel Honors, the Children’s Literature Lecture Award, and Children’s Literature Legacy Award, among numerous other honors. Favorites from his body of work include the picture books Waiting, A Parade of Elephants, and The World and Everything In It , and the novels for middle grade readers Olive’s Ocean, Bird Lake Moon , and the Miller Family Stories. Kevin Henkes’s classic and bestselling mouse books include: Chester’s Way Chrysanthemum Julius, the Baby of the World Lilly’s Big Day Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Owen Sheila Rae, the Brave Wemberly Worried A Weekend with Wendell Penny and Her Marble, Penny and Her Sled, Penny and Her Song, Penny and Her Doll (Level 1 I Can Reads) Review: Nice book - The book was definitely a keeper Review: Owen - Very cute story read it to my grandson who was three years old totally enjoyed. It would highly recommend. ## Features - Oversize hard cover book ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #16,094 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #72 in Children's Mouse, Hamster, Guinea Pig & Squirrel Books #351 in Children's Books on Emotions & Feelings (Books) #704 in Children's Friendship Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 955 Reviews | ## Images ![Owen: A Story About Letting Go of a Comfort Object (Caldecott Honor Book) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91KxSSWfI1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice book *by A***R on February 22, 2026* The book was definitely a keeper ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Owen *by C***I on March 27, 2026* Very cute story read it to my grandson who was three years old totally enjoyed. It would highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We love this book and read it to our children, now it's time to share it with the next generation *by A***K on November 7, 2016* We have had a copy of this Caldecott Award-winning children's book for many years. It has been one of our children's favorites and now, guess what, we have an Owen due in our daughter's family in only a matter of months. So what more fitting gift could we send than a copy of this fine book and his very own yellow baby blanket - well, at least material for one :-) If you are not familiar with Owen, he's a little tyke who's growing up yet he does not want to let go of his security blanket. Everyone tries to help him leave it behind and grow up...what happens? You'll have to read it for yourself to find out. An adorable story and illustrations by Kevin Henkes. If you like Owen you will also like other stories written and illustrated by this author. 5 stars! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/4195022-owen-a-story-about-letting-go-of-a-comfort-object](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/4195022-owen-a-story-about-letting-go-of-a-comfort-object) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-06-21*