Caldecott Medalâwinner Kevin Henkesâs award-winning and bestselling mouse, Penny, stars in an irresistible story about anticipation, disappointment, and a brand-new sled. Told in five short chapters, Penny and Her Sled is perfect for reading alone, reading aloud, and sharing together.
When Penny, a sweet and curious mouse, gets a new sled, she canât wait to use it. But thereâs one big problemâthereâs no snow!
Patiently, Penny waits and watches for the snow to appear. She puts on her scarf and hat. She sleeps with her mittens. Maybe if sheâs ready, the snow will finally come. But day after day, the snow does not arrive. Finally, Penny decides she will use her sled for other thingsâitâs too wonderful not to!
With a little imagination, the sled becomes a bridge for her glass animals to cross. It becomes a bed for her doll, Rose. It becomes a magic carpet that takes Penny and Rose on adventures all around the world.
And as Penny waits for a snowfall that may never appear, she learns all about the power of patience, imagination, play . . . and spring! Told in five short chapters, and with an emphasis on family and patience, Penny and Her Sled is the perfect choice for emergent readers and for family sharing.
Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Childrenâs Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kittenâs First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors, one for Oliveâs 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 Lillyâs Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.