Penny and Her Marble, Kevin Henkes
Penny and Her Marble, Kevin Henkes
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Penny and Her Marble

Author: Kevin Henkes

Narrator: Cynthia Nixon

Unabridged: 16 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/19/2013

Synopsis

Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes’s award-winning Penny returns in the third easy-to-read story about a sweet and curious mouse, perfect for fans Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, Owen, and Chrysanthemum.When Penny spots a marble in Mrs. Goodwin's front yard, she picks it up, puts it in her pocket, and takes it home. It's a beautiful marble—it's big, shiny, blue, smooth, and fast, and Penny loves it. But does the marble really belong to Penny?Penny and Her Marble was named a 2014 Geisel Honor book by the American Library Association. This annual award, given to the most distinguished books for beginning readers, is named for the world-renowned children's author Theodor Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss. Kevin Henkes is a master at creating 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. Penny and Her Marble is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Don't miss Penny's newest adventures in Penny and Her Sled!

About Kevin Henkes

Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children’s Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors, one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller; and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include The World and Everything in It, A House, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.

About Cynthia Nixon

Cynthia Nixon has been working professionally in film, television, and onstage since the age of twelve. Her best known role is Miranda on Sex and the City for which she received an Emmy® nomination and three consecutive Golden Globe nominations. She lives in New York with her two children: Samantha and Charlie.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Josiah on February 03, 2017

Penny is back for a third easy-reader episode, and her doll, Rose, is with her. Penny and Her Marble starts with Penny pushing Rose in a baby stroller around the neighborhood, though she's not to go any farther than Mrs. Goodwin's house. Penny imagines herself promenading through large, elegant cit......more

Goodreads review by Lorellie on November 09, 2023

An adorable way to address the moral ambiguity of just picking up things you find. Judging by Tot's reaction to the idea of the marble, it is indeed worth lying awake at night to ponder. Beautiful illustrations. I am pleased to see there are more books about Penny.......more

Goodreads review by Laura on July 16, 2020

This Penny series is so cute. They make the sweetest early reader chapter books. My five year old daughter really enjoys the relatable stories and the colorful illustrations.......more

Goodreads review by Holly on September 19, 2013

The book I thought that should be nominated for the 2013 Caldecott Medal was Penny and Her Marble by Kevin Henkes. This book is about Penny, a small mouse, who one day finds a marble on the ground in a neighbors yard. After picking it home and taking it home she finds the guilt of taking the marble......more

Goodreads review by Catherine on March 25, 2013

Ah, the power of guilt. As Edgar Allen Poe fans know, there's no escaping it. Penny, the mouse heroine of Henke's easy-reader series, learns this the hard way when she spots a marble on her neighbor's lawn. The marble, big, shiny and as blue as the sky, proves irresistible. It seemed to say to Penny......more

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