Penny and Her Marble by Kevin Henkes (2013, Trade Paperback)

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ISBN: 0062082051. Author: Henkes, Kevin; Henkes, Kevin [Illustrator]. Penny and Her Marble (I Can Read Level 1). Condition: New. Qty Available: 4.

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PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062082051
ISBN-139780062082053
eBay Product ID (ePID)160114296

Product Key Features

Book TitlePenny and Her Marble
Number of Pages48 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2013
TopicAnimals / Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc., General
IllustratorHenkes, Kevin, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Education
AuthorKevin Henkes
Book SeriesI Can Read Level 1 Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight3.5 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width6 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Dewey Edition23
Reviews'Impeccable. . . . Respect for the beginning reader's emerging skills beautifully matches Henkes's respect for Penny .' (Horn Book (starred review)), Praise for Penny and Her Song:"Henkes strikes all the right notes. . . . Language, art, characterization, and plot are all executed, like Penny's song, beautifully.", Henkes continues to plumb the emotional world of childhood as few author/illustrators can. . . . Another gem., "Perfect for beginning readers. A treasure." -- School Library Journal (starred review) "Henkes continues to plumb the emotional world of childhood as few author/illustrators can. . . . Another gem." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "Impeccable. . . . Respect for the beginning reader's emerging skills beautifully matches Henkes's respect for Penny ." -- Horn Book (starred review) "Splendid . . . Henkes so completely understands the minds of small children. . . . His vivacious panels always seem to burst with springtime. It's 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 "Henkes ups the emotional stakes in his third book starring Penny." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Henkes conveys shades of emotions that are common to human experience, yet hard to express in words. It's 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) Praise for Penny and Her Song: "Henkes strikes all the right notes. . . . Language, art, characterization, and plot are all executed, like Penny's song, beautifully." -- Horn Book (starred review) "The text . . . is perfect for new readers, and Henkes's 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) "Much as he did in Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Henkes presents an irrepressible heroine who struggles to compromise." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Carefully sequenced panels, expressive lines and gentle pastels lead the reader to the story's joyous resolution." -- Washington Post, Splendid . . . Henkes so completely understands the minds of small children. . . . His vivacious panels always seem to burst with springtime. It's hard to imagine anything ever going too wrong in one of his sensitive, generous portrayals. Everything here ends just right., Henkes conveys shades of emotions that are common to human experience, yet hard to express in words. It's 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., Praise for Penny and Her Song: "Henkes strikes all the right notes. . . . Language, art, characterization, and plot are all executed, like Penny's song, beautifully.", Carefully sequenced panels, expressive lines and gentle pastels lead the reader to the story's joyous resolution., 'The text . . . is perfect for new readers, and Henkes's 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)), The text . . . is perfect for new readers, and Henkes's 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., Impeccable. . . . Respect for the beginning reader's emerging skills beautifully matches Henkes's respect for Penny ., Praise for Penny and Her Song:?Henkes strikes all the right notes. . . . Language, art, characterization, and plot are all executed, like Penny's song, beautifully.' (Horn Book (starred review)), Much as he did in Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, Henkes presents an irrepressible heroine who struggles to compromise.
Grade FromPreschool
Dewey Decimal[E]
Grade ToThird Grade
SynopsisOne 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, 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 of 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. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own. Don't miss Penny's newest adventures in Penny and Her Sled, 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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