Penny and Her Song

Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes

A young girl tries to share her new song with her family, but keeps getting interrupted until after dinner when everyone comes together to listen and sing along.

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32 pages· 486 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD420L

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Bookroo's summary

Penny, a curious little mouse, has a song she longs to share. But with sleeping babies at home, her parents worry about the noise. As Penny waits for the perfect moment, she wonders if she'll ever get to sing her wonderful song. Will she find the right time to let her voice be heard? Join Penny on her charming quest in this delightful tale for young readers.

From the publisher

Meet Penny, the sweet and curious mouse, in Caldecott Medalist and bestselling author Kevin Henkes’s instant classic story for young readers, perfect for fans Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Chrysanthemum.When Penny comes home from school, she is ready to sing her song. But the babies are sleeping, and Mama and Papa are worried that Penny will wake them up. Oh, but it is a good song, a really wonderful song . . . and Penny wants more than anything to sing it. Will it ever be the right time to sing it? Penny and Her Song is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. 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!

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