Benny and Penny in The Big No-No!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Benny and Penny in The Big No-No!

Written and illustrated by Geoffrey Hayes

Two siblings try to figure out who the new kid next door is and what they are like.

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32 pages· 565 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· GN290L
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Bookroo's summary

Benny and Penny, two curious mice, suspect their mysterious new neighbor might be a thief. Despite knowing it's wrong, they sneak into her backyard, driven by curiosity and fear. As they delve deeper, they uncover surprising truths about themselves and their supposed foe. Is she truly a monster, or something else entirely? This charming tale explores friendship and understanding, wrapped in a lively adventure that challenges perceptions and reveals unexpected bonds.

From the publisher

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award WinnerBenny and his sister Penny know it’s wrong to sneak into someone else’s backyard but their mysterious new neighbor—or is it a monster?—may be a thief. They go snooping and discover a lot about themselves and…a new friend.Bestselling children’s artist Geoffrey Hayes enchants early readers with his charming and subtle storytelling. In this lively caper, the artist’s small-scale mice take on large-scale issues with enormous comics mastery.

Awards

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award (2010)
At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
565
Reading age
4–8
Audience
First Reader
Lexile
GN290L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.3
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
127908
Publication
Published
May 1, 2009
Publisher
Toon Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780979923890

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