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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
Penny and Her Doll
Written & illustrated by Kevin Henkes
Book #1 in the Penny series
A young girl receives a doll from her grandmother and must decide on a name for it
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32 pages· 662 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Penny, a curious mouse, receives a perfect doll from Gram. She adores it instantly, but when Papa asks for the doll's name, Penny is stumped. How will she find the perfect name for her beloved new friend? Join Penny on this delightful journey of discovery and imagination, where naming a doll becomes an adventure in itself. Will Penny's creativity lead her to the right name, or will she need a little help from her family? This charming tale is perfect for young readers learning to explore the world of words and stories.
From the publisher
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, coming this fall!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 662
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- AD290L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.9
- F&P level
- ~I
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 153167
Publication
- Published
- February 19, 2013
- First published
- August 21, 2012
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062082015
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