Illustrator & Author Profile
Kevin Hawkes
2 Books
Kevin Hawkes is an American illustrator and picture-book creator known for warm, detailed, and expressive artwork. He has illustrated beloved books such as Library Lion, Chicken Cheeks, and Sidewalk Circus, along with works by authors including Michelle Knudsen, M. T. Anderson, and Eva Ibbotson. His pictures often bring humor, tenderness, and a strong sense of place to stories for children.
Books in "The Wicked Big Toddlah"
Meet Toddie! He is a baby just like any other baby, except for one tiny detail: he is wicked big. When this giant toddler is born in the quiet state of Maine, everything changes. A regular baby needs regular diapers, but Toddie needs diapers the size of a tent! Taking a bath means splashing around in the actual ocean, and his toys are real life-sized boats. As Toddie goes through his first year, his parents try to keep up with his massive milestones. Get ready to laugh out loud as this towering tot crawls, plays, and gets into giant-sized trouble in his neighborhood.
6-8 Years
42 Pages
The world's largest toddler is taking a bite out of the Big Apple! Toddie and his parents are leaving their quiet home in Maine for a massive family vacation in New York City. Traveling is a bit different when your baby is the size of a building. Toddie can easily pick up a real fire truck to play with, and he even paddles his way over to visit the Statue of Liberty! But the bustling city is crowded, and Toddie accidentally gets separated from his parents. Even though he is a giant, he is still just a baby who misses his ma. Will this towering tot find his way back to his family?
6-8 Years
41 Pages
