Book Series · 3 Books

Lilly Books

In order from Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse to Lilly's Big Day.

The Lilly series is a set of 3 picture books by Kevin Henkes, published between 1996 and 2006. Written for ages 0–8, most books run about 30 pages.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

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$1899

Book #1 · Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

By Kevin Henkes

A confiscated purse sparks a journey from fury to forgiveness.

32 pages· 1,483 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud

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Hardcover

Summary: Lilly adores school and her teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when her excitement over a purple plastic purse disrupts class, Mr. Slinger takes it away. Furious, Lilly seeks revenge, only to realize her mistake. Can she find a way to make things right and learn a valuable lesson about patience and forgiveness? Discover Lilly's journey from anger to understanding in this delightful tale of childhood emotions and reconciliation.

The complete set

Lilly Series

3 books · Published 1996–2006

Series

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$1899

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996

A confiscated purse sparks a journey from fury to forgiveness.

Series

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$674

Lilly's Chocolate Heart

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 2003

Can Lilly resist eating her beloved chocolate heart?

Series

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$1795

Lilly's Big Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006

Lilly's flower girl dreams are dashed, but can she turn disappointment into a sweet surprise?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Lilly series?

There are 3 books in the Lilly series. It began with Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse in 1996, and the newest book, Lilly's Big Day, was published in 2006.