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Synopsis
Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s award-winning Penny returns in the third easy-to-read story about a sweet and curious mouse, perfect for fans Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Chrysanthemum.
When Penny spots a marble in Mrs. Goodwin's front yard, she picks it up, puts it in her pocket, and takes it home. It's a beautiful marble--it's big, shiny, blue, smooth, and fast, and Penny loves it. But does the marble really belong to Penny? Penny and Her Marble was named a 2014 Geisel Honor book by the American Library Association. This annual award, given to the most distinguished books for beginning readers, is named for the world-renowned children's author Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss.
Kevin Henkes is a master at creating beautifully illustrated books that resonate with young children. The Penny books are new classics for beginning readers and will appeal to fans of Frog and Toad, Little Bear, and Henry and Mudge.
Don't miss Penny's newest adventures in Penny and Her Sled, coming this fall!
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From the Back Cover
When Penny spots
a marble in Mrs. Goodwin's
front yard,
she picks it up,
puts it in her pocket,
and takes it home.
It's a beautiful marble—it's big, shiny, blue,
smooth, and fast,
and Penny loves it.
But does the marble
really belong to Penny?
What do you think will happen?
About the Author
Kevin Henkes is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. 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 Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com
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- PublisherGreenwillow Books
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 0062082043
- ISBN 13 9780062082046
- BindingLibrary Binding
- Number of pages48
- IllustratorHenkes Kevin
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