Penny and Her Marble [Hardcover]

Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s award-winning Penny returns in the third easy-to-read story about a sweet and curious mouse, perfect for fansLilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, andChrysanthemum.

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 Marblewas 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 inPenny and Her Sled, coming this fall!

 

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?

Perfect for beginning readers. A treasure.Henkes continues to plumb the emotional world of childhood as few author/illustrators can. . . . Another gem.Impeccable. . . . Respect for the beginning readers emerging skills beautifully matches Henkess respect for Penny .Splendid . . . Henkes so completely understands the minds of small children. . . . His vivacious panels always seem to burst with springtime. Its hard to imagine anything ever going too wrong in one of his sensitive, generous portrayals. EverythinglW