Penny and Her Sled

Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes

Part of the Penny series

A young girl waits for snow to fall so she can use her new sled.

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56 pages· 1,134 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

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Penny, a curious mouse, eagerly awaits snow to use her new sled. But as days pass without a flake, she discovers the magic of imagination. Her sled transforms into a bridge, a bed, and a magic carpet, taking her on adventures with her doll, Rose. Through patience and creativity, Penny learns that sometimes the best adventures happen when you least expect them. Will the snow ever come, or will Penny find joy in unexpected places?

From the publisher

Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s award-winning and bestselling mouse, Penny, stars in an irresistible story about anticipation, disappointment, and a brand-new sled. Told in five short chapters, Penny and Her Sled is perfect for reading alone, reading aloud, and sharing together.

When Penny, a sweet and curious mouse, gets a new sled, she can’t wait to use it. But there’s one big problem–there’s no snow!

Patiently, Penny waits and watches for the snow to appear. She puts on her scarf and hat. She sleeps with her mittens. Maybe if she’s ready, the snow will finally come. But day after day, the snow does not arrive. Finally, Penny decides she will use her sled for other things–it’s too wonderful not to!

With a little imagination, the sled becomes a bridge for her glass animals to cross. It becomes a bed for her doll, Rose. It becomes a magic carpet that takes Penny and Rose on adventures all around the world.

And as Penny waits for a snowfall that may never appear, she learns all about the power of patience, imagination, play . . . and spring! Told in five short chapters, and with an emphasis on family and patience, Penny and Her Sled is the perfect choice for emerging readers and for family sharing.—School Library Journal

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