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My daughters love this story and I always enjoy reading it. I don't often sing, but this book gets me singing everytime.
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A charming start to a new series of easy readers with chapters starring Penny, a young mouse, and her family. In this first outing, Penny has a song that she would like to share with her family, but she must wait for the proper time. The design is varied with spot illustrations on some pages and full page boxed illustrations on others. The illustrations are classic Henkes with lots of pastels and fun details like the drawings on Penny's bedroom walls and her glass animal menagerie.
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Penny badly wants an audience for her new song, but she must be patient and wait to sing until after the babies wake up and dinner is eaten. Cozy illustrations show her patience paying off and the whole family joining in the singing at last.
I adore Henkes with every bone in my body, even when his characters are a little on the too-cute side, as Penny is in this one. I'll booktalk them but honestly they don't need it. Kids love Henkes.
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Another picture book for older siblings. In this one, the new baby interrupts the harmony of Penny's everyday life... until everything goes back to normal (but better).
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A cute early reader similar in tone the Henry and Mudge's sweet family tales.
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Fun and relatable storyline.
From MH
Be prepared to make up a tune and sing it! This early reader introduces Penny, who has a song she wants to share but nobody ready to listen, at least at first.
Dec 31, 2011
Donalyn
rated it
really liked it
Shelves:
early-readers,
2012-nerdy-book-club-shortlist
Another charming character in the Henkes' stable.
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Jan 09, 2012
Rachel
marked it as to-read
May 14, 2012
Kate Hastings
marked it as to-read
