Book Series · 5 Books

Silver Penny Stories Books

In order from Thumbelina to Sleeping Beauty.

The Silver Penny Stories series is a set of 5 picture books by Kathleen Olmstead, published between 2013 and 2015. Written for ages 3–12, most books run about 50 pages.

Thumbelina
The Princess and the Pea
Beauty and the Beast
The Lion and the Mouse
Sleeping Beauty
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Thumbelina
Sale price
$470
Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Thumbelina

By Linda Olafsdottir, Kathleen Olmstead

A tiny girl navigates a vast, daunting world.

48 pages
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Hardcover
Summary: In a world where everything towers over her, a tiny girl embarks on a journey filled with wonder and danger. As she encounters creatures both kind and menacing, will she find her place in this vast world? Her adventures promise to captivate and inspire, offering a timeless tale of courage and discovery.
The complete set

Silver Penny Stories Series

5 books · Published 2013–2015

Series
Sale price
$470

Thumbelina

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

A tiny girl navigates a vast, daunting world.

Sale price
$470

The Princess and the Pea

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

A single pea tests the truth of a princess's identity.

Beauty and the Beast

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

A stolen rose binds Beauty to a beastly fate. Can she see beyond appearances?

The Lion and the Mouse

Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2014

A mouse promises to save a lion. Can the smallest creature make a difference?

Sleeping Beauty

Chapter Book · Ages 7–12 · 2015

A princess sleeps under a curse, awaiting a prince's kiss.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Silver Penny Stories series?

There are 5 books in the Silver Penny Stories series. It began with Thumbelina in 2013, and the newest book, Sleeping Beauty, was published in 2015.

What ages are the Silver Penny Stories books best for?

The series is best for ages 3–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Silver Penny Stories to life.

01

Linda Olafsdottir

Author & Illustrator
02

Kathleen Olmstead

Author
03

Diane Namm

Author
04

Scott Wakefield

Illustrator
05

Francesca Rossi

Illustrator

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