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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1993 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Benny's Pennies
By Pat Brisson, Bob Barner (Illustrator)
A boy with five pennies learns the art of giving and saving.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 157 ratings
32 pages· 401 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Benny McBride embarks on a mission with five pennies, aiming to fulfill the wishes of his family and pets. As he navigates through his day, he faces the challenge of balancing generosity with financial wisdom. With the help of kind neighbors, Benny discovers the joy of thoughtful spending and returns home with meaningful gifts for everyone. Will he manage to satisfy all requests and learn the value of saving along the way?
From the publisher
An easy-to-understand children’s story about financial literacy and the value of giving and saving–even five pennies! Benny McBride starts his day with five new pennies and is determined to spend them all. His mother wants him to buy something beautiful. His brother wants something good to eat. His sister wants something nice to wear. Benny knows his dog and cat would like something too. With the help of generous and thoughtful neighbors, Benny fulfills each request with a penny and arrives home with five but simple gifts.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 401
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 440L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 49250
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 1995
- First published
- August 1, 1993
- Publisher
- Dragonfly Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780440410164
- OCLC
- 33229437
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