Penny

By Denise Brennan-Nelson, Michael Glenn Monroe (Illustrator)

A forgotten penny discovers its true worth in a boy's crucial decision.

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32 pages· 489 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Penny, feeling overshadowed by a Superball, Marble, Rock, and Bubblegum, questions her value. As she reflects on her past, she uncovers her significance. When a young boy faces an important choice, Penny's true worth shines. Can a simple coin change the course of events? Discover how Penny's journey from doubt to self-worth unfolds in this heartwarming tale of rediscovery and purpose.

From the publisher

Found by a young boy and placed into his pocket for safekeeping, Penny feels useless compared to the exciting Superball, the shiny Marble, the adventuresome Rock, and the colorful Bubblegum. But as she reminisces about her life and history, she realizes her worth, and it is reinforced by the young boy’s need for her in an important decision. Denise Brennan-Nelson’s boundless energy and enthusiasm comes from her days as a motivational speaker. Since the publication of her first book, Buzzy the Bumblebee in 1999, Denise has taken that enthusiasm into schools and inspired thousands of children to bee-lieve in themselves. Her second title, My Momma Likes to Say, shares her interest in and knowledge of clichés, idioms, and funny expressions used by adults and often misunderstood by the children who hear them. Award-winning wildlife artist Michael Glenn Monroe is also known for his charming character illustrations in such titles as Buzzy the Bumblebee, A Wish to be a Christmas Tree (read aloud on the Today Show in 2002 by Katie Couric), and The Christmas Humbugs. He brings this lively brand of illustration to the adventures of Penny.

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