Synopses & Reviews
In the third easy-to-read book about Penny the mouse, written by Caldecott Medalist and bestselling author Kevin Henkes, Penny finds a beautiful marble on her neighbor's lawn and must decide whether or not to keep it. With age-appropriate vocabulary, compelling characters, and a memorable storyline,
Penny and her Marble is just right for beginning readers and 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 known for his mouse characters, including Lilly, Owen, Chrysanthemum, Wemberly, and now Penny! In Penny and her Marble, the third book in the Penny series, Penny finds a marble on Mrs. Goodwin's yard and takes it home. But does the marble really belong to Penny? 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.
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“Henkes continues to plumb the emotional world of childhood as few author/illustrators can. . . . Another gem.” Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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“Impeccable. . . . Respect for the beginning readers emerging skills beautifully matches Henkess respect for Penny .” Horn Book (starred review)
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“Henkes ups the emotional stakes in his third book starring Penny.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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Praise for Penny and Her Song:“Henkes strikes all the right notes. . . . Language, art, characterization, and plot are all executed, like Pennys song, beautifully.” Horn Book (starred review)
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“The text . . . is perfect for new readers, and Henkess familiar artwork has its share of warm moments. This early reader captures the way families make memories at unexpected moments. Welcome Penny to the cast.” Booklist (starred review)
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“Much as he did in Lillys Purple Plastic Purse, Henkes presents an irrepressible heroine who struggles to compromise.” Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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“Carefully sequenced panels, expressive lines and gentle pastels lead the reader to the storys joyous resolution.” Washington Post
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“Perfect for beginning readers. A treasure.” School Library Journal (starred review)
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“Henkes conveys shades of emotions that are common to human experience, yet hard to express in words. Its particularly impressive that he can do so in a book for beginning readers. . . . This small-scale, yet immensely satisfying drama is a fine addition to the Penny series.” Booklist (starred review)
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“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. Everything here ends just right.” New York Times Book Review
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and#160;andquot;A lovely and comforting addition to a charming series.andquot;--Kirkusandquot;Every child and parent will feel that Dunrea has written these books for, and about, themselves.andquot;--Horn Book
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"[A] pitch-perfect tale of friends as different as different can be."
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"Dunrea's expressive vignettes capture the innocence and adventure of toddlerhood and imbue the tilt of a beak or the curve of a feather with humor and personality."
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Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes's award-winning Penny returns in the third I Can 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. Penny and Her Marble is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.
Don't miss Penny's newest adventures in Penny and Her Sled, coming this fall
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One day Penny finds a marble. It's pretty and blue, and she loves it right away. So Penny takes the marble home. But does the marble really belong to Penny?
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Otto, a stuffed octopus, is Gideonand#8217;s favorite friend!and#160; He brings Otto everywhere. But one day Otto doesnand#8217;t stay right where Gideon put him. An irresistible story about friendship, now a Green Light Reader. Includes bonus audio download.
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andquot;Dunreaand#39;s keen awareness of young childrenand#39;s concerns and quirks translates into charmingly simple illustrations and text.andquot; andmdash;Kirkus Reviews
Gideon has a favorite friend, his toy octopus. He brings Otto with him everywhere. But one day Otto doesnand#39;t stay right where Gideon put him . . .
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; This charming romp with an irrepressible, adorableand#160;gosling shines as a new Level 1 Greenand#160;Light Reader. Just right for young readers who are beginning to decode stories on their own, this edition features a bonus audio book download so kids can listen and read along. Look for the rest of the GossieandFriends early reader editions.
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A spunky story about another of Dunrea's darling goslings who wants to assert his independence! Perfect for the beginning readers crowd, this lovable GossieandFriendsand#160;installment isand#160;now a level 1 Green Light Reader. Includes bonus audio download.
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andldquo;With diminuitive heroes who assert a budding independence, these tales demonstrate once again how well their creator knows his audience.andrdquo; andmdash;Publishers Weekly, starred review
Gideon likes to splash with the ducklings, hop with the frogs, play chase-the-piglets, and scamper all over the farmyard. But one thing busy Gideon does not want to do is take his nap, no matter how many times his mother asks . . . until he gets tired, of course.and#160;This Level 1 Green Light Reader is perfect for new readers, and features a bonus audio book download so kids can listen and read along. Look for the rest of the GossieandFriends early reader editions!
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In this Level 1 Green Light Reader, we meet Jasper and Joop: two very good friends who happen to be very different from one another. Includes bonus audio download with page-turn signals to help guide emerging readers.
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andldquo;[A] pitch-perfect tale of friends as different as different can be.andrdquo; andmdash;
Kirkus Reviews Jasper likes to be neat. Each morningand#160;he tidies his nest and puts on his cap and bow tie. Joop likes to be messy! Each morningand#160;he rumples his nest and musses his feathers. Despite their differences, Jasper and Joop are best friendsandmdash;and birds of a feather!and#160;But what will happen when one friend getsand#160;into trouble withand#160;some busyand#160;bees?and#160;
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Another pair of darling goslings make a splash in this Level 1 early reader, with Olivier Dunreaandrsquo;s simple storytelling style and expressive illustrations that Gossie and Friends fans have come to cherish. Includes bonus downloadable read-along audio.and#160;
About the Author
Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of close to fifty critically acclaimed and award-winning picture books, beginning readers, and novels. He received the Caldecott Medal for
Kitten's First Full Moon in 2005. Kevin Henkes is also the creator of a number of picture books featuring his mouse characters, including the #1
New York Times bestsellers
Lilly's Big Day and
Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book
Owen, and the beloved
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. His most recent mouse character, Penny, was introduced in
Penny and Her Song (2012); her story continued in
Penny and Her Doll and
Penny and Her Marble (a Geisel Honor Book). Bruce Handy, in a
New York Times Book Review piece about
A Good Day, wrote, "It should be said: Kevin Henkes is a genius." Kevin Henkes received two Newbery Honors for novels—one for his newest novel for young readers,
The Year of Billy Miller, and the other for
Olive's Ocean. Also among his fiction for older readers are the novels
Junonia,
Bird Lake Moon,
The Birthday Room, and
Sun & Spoon. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
Kevin Henkes is the author and illustrator of close to fifty critically acclaimed and award-winning picture books, beginning readers, and novels. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon in 2005. Kevin Henkes is also the creator of a number of picture books featuring his mouse characters, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers Lilly's Big Day and Wemberly Worried, the Caldecott Honor Book Owen, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. His most recent mouse character, Penny, was introduced in Penny and Her Song (2012); her story continued in Penny and Her Doll and Penny and Her Marble (a Geisel Honor Book). Bruce Handy, in a New York Times Book Review piece about A Good Day, wrote, "It should be said: Kevin Henkes is a genius." Kevin Henkes received two Newbery Honors for novels—one for his newest novel for young readers, The Year of Billy Miller, and the other for Olive's Ocean. Also among his fiction for older readers are the novels Junonia, Bird Lake Moon, The Birthday Room, and Sun & Spoon. He lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.