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Penny and Her Doll
Contributor(s): Henkes, Kevin (Author), Henkes, Kevin (Illustrator)

ISBN: 0062081993 ISBN-13: 9780062081995
Publisher: Greenwillow Books

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: August 2012
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Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc.
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Emotions & Feelings
- Juvenile Fiction | Readers - Beginner

Dewey: E

LCCN: 2011030043

Age Level: 4-8

Grade Level: PreK-3

Lexile Measure: 290 AD (Adult Directed Text)

Series: Penny

Physical Information: 0.33" H x 6.41" W x 8.48" L (0.49 lbs) 32 pages

Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Awards: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens, Recommended, Up to Seven, 2013

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2012 pg. 1659
Publishers Weekly 08/13/2012 pg. 67
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2012 pg. 90
Booklist 09/01/2012 pg. 130
School Library Journal 10/01/2012 pg. 96
Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2012 pg. 64
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2012 pg. 29
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 153167
Reading Level: 1.9 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:

Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes's award-winning Penny returns in the second easy-to-read story about a sweet and curious mouse, perfect for fans Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Chrysanthemum.

When Penny receives a surprise box in the mail from Gram, she is thrilled. The surprise is a doll, and she is absolutely perfect, from her head to her toes. Penny loves her immediately. She introduces her new doll to Mama and to the babies and to Papa. But then Papa asks what the doll's name is, and Penny realizes that she doesn't know. What should Penny call her?

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

Contributor Bio(s): Henkes, Kevin: -

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