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Penny and Her Doll (Mouse Books)
by
Kevin Henkes
Hardcover, 32 pages
Published
August 21st 2012
by Greenwillow Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Children's
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The color scheme and exterior design of Kevin Henkes's picture books is almost always what catches my attention first about them. As an artistic planner, he really knows how to mix attractive pastels in subtle yet stirring beauty, juxtaposing shades that work perfectly in alignment with each other to give a broad sense of aesthetic pleasure. If there's a better author/illustrator when it comes to this aspect of the picture-book experience, I have yet to come across his or her work. Kevin Henkes...more
What: This is an excellent book for students who are just getting into chapter books by themselves. This book is about Penny receiving a new doll from her grandmother. Penny and her mother are working in the garden and Penny is admiring her favorite flower the rose, while her mother is picking weeds. She receives a package from her grandmother and it is a new doll. She immediately loves the doll realizes that she must come up with a name for the doll. No matter what she thinks of or suggestions...more
This was a nice little follow-up to Penny and Her Song, and I think Penny is going to have quite a following with young kids. I liked this one a bit better than the first book, maybe because the subject matter just seemed a bit... inane in Penny and Her Song. Penny and Her Doll is just the simple story of Penny trying to find a suitable name for her doll. I like the illustrations, and the purple and pink color scheme is just lovely.
Ages 4-7
Ages 4-7
Lovely little book.
Kevin Henkes always illustrates everything so wonderfully that this could just be a wordless book and I'd be happy.
But the story is what makes it so sweet.
It feels like an accomplishment when you finish the book, too.
There's multiple small chapters, easy to read sentences, and the subject of finding the perfect name for a doll is right on with children.
Can't wait to read up on some more of Penny's adventures!
Haiku Review:
Penny's pretty doll,
has a pink bow and buttons
but still...more
Kevin Henkes always illustrates everything so wonderfully that this could just be a wordless book and I'd be happy.
But the story is what makes it so sweet.
It feels like an accomplishment when you finish the book, too.
There's multiple small chapters, easy to read sentences, and the subject of finding the perfect name for a doll is right on with children.
Can't wait to read up on some more of Penny's adventures!
Haiku Review:
Penny's pretty doll,
has a pink bow and buttons
but still...more
New readers will enjoy Kevin Henkes's newest mouse, Penny. When she receives a surprise box in the mail from Gram, Penny is thrilled. The surprise is a doll, and she is absolutely perfect. "I love her already," Penny says to both her mom and dad. But Penny's delight turns to worry when she realizes she doesn't have a name for this perfect doll. Henkes's natural but controlled storytelling and warm illustrations in both Penny books (Penny and Her Song is the first book) are perfect for new reader...more
I definitely enjoyed reading Kevin Henkes' second Penny book. In this one, Penny receives a lovely doll from her grandmother. She LOVES her doll; she loves everything about her doll. The conflict in this one is that Penny cannot think of a good name, a proper name, a "just right" name for her new doll. She knows that her doll needs a name--after all everybody has a name. But how will she know which name is the RIGHT name for her doll? The story is told in short chapters. I loved the writing and...more
Reading Penny and Her Doll makes me definitely want to add the first novel Penny and Her Song to my wishlist. Penny is an adorable character. I love the family interaction with Mama, Papa, Penny and the twins. This is also a lovely book. The shades of pink and purple with greens is very attractive to the eye.
I really enjoyed this ARC and I will be putting this on my wishlist for keeps as well as other Kevin Henkes books. Penny and Her Doll would make a great grandmama gift accompanied with a dol...more
I really enjoyed this ARC and I will be putting this on my wishlist for keeps as well as other Kevin Henkes books. Penny and Her Doll would make a great grandmama gift accompanied with a dol...more
When Penny receives a new doll from her grandmother, she loves her immediately, from her pink cheeks to her pink dress with big buttons. But unlike everyone else in Penny's family, the doll doesn't have a name. Penny worries about finding the right name for her doll. Her parents assure her the perfect name will come, and sure enough, it does. Penny
is a wonderful addition to Kevin Henkes' fabulous mouse characters and children are sure to love her beautiful beginning reader series.
is a wonderful addition to Kevin Henkes' fabulous mouse characters and children are sure to love her beautiful beginning reader series.
As an early reader, this book presents a basic problem and solution structure. The middle part where everyone is offering their own names for the doll reminded me of Beskow's Rumpelstiltskin. Henkes' mice are cute, and he is in full control of this franchised style. White space breaks up small passages of text within small chapters to make it more approachable for a young reader.
More animals that don't use any animal traits.
More animals that don't use any animal traits.
Penny receives a doll in the mail and struggles to pick the perfect name for her. After thinking about it nonstop, she takes the advice of her family and doesn't worry about it, she lets he right name find her. Penny takes her doll around the house and yard and finds her inspiration in the garden.
A great easy reader chapter book, especially for new readers orking on gaining confidence. Recommended for grades K-2.
A great easy reader chapter book, especially for new readers orking on gaining confidence. Recommended for grades K-2.
Penny and Her Doll by Kevin Henkes - Early reader- PK-2nd grade- I'm so thrilled to finally read a Penny story! I heard wonderful reviews for months now and was happy to find one on the bookshelf. This was such a precious story from beginning to conclusion with simple yet realistic situations that I know children will adore. Note to self: get the other two Penny books soon!
I adore this new series by Kevin Henkes, and not only because of the Penny connection. It is sweet and genuine, and speaks to the needs and interests of very young girls. This and Penny's other stories will be lovely, manageable read alouds for the very young and a perfect big/little sister read along for a newly independent reader.
My girls loved Penny and her doll. A sweet story, but my girls still didn't get the idea that they needed to name their babies. I guess "Baby" still works for them!
I picked up this book from the library a day ago and I have probably read it over 15 times already! This is a favorite for my two and a half year old girls!
I picked up this book from the library a day ago and I have probably read it over 15 times already! This is a favorite for my two and a half year old girls!
Fun beginning reader. I love all of Kevin Henkes' mouse characters. As a beginning reader, this is shorter than the books about Lilly or Owen, and I missed the deeper character development of his longer mouse titles. I do appreciate good beginning readers, though, and will be recommending this one.
Penny adores her new doll, a gift from her grandmother. But she just can't figure out what name to give her until she goes to the right place and finds the perfect name for Rose. The watercolor paints and black ink illustrations perfectly complement a story that will easily find an audience.
While Penny is in the garden smelling flowers, the mailman delivers a new doll from Gram. What is Penny to name her? She tries names that she knows and names based on what she is wearing but nothing seems right. Perhaps the answer is right under her nose!
Another Henkes story about the totally adorable mouse, Penny. This time she gets a beautiful new doll and struggles to find the perfect name. A sweet picture book that will have students guessing the doll's name as they eagerly await the next Penny story.
Perhaps it is because I was never much of a doll girl, but this book just doesn't catch my attention or imagination. Penny is charming, but the story is boring.
Of course the illustrations are very pretty, Kevin Henkes is a master artist.
Of course the illustrations are very pretty, Kevin Henkes is a master artist.
Sep 12, 2012
Alicia
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
Shelves:
2012-read,
easy-reader
This reader is great - just as good as (maybe better than?)the first. It's got everything - a package for Penny in the mail, a new doll, and a problem - what should Penny name her? And, of course, Henkes' sweet illustrations.
I am loving Penny right now. I think that Henkes has done a wonderful job creating this little character that all children can relate to in some way. I love Penny and I can't wait to see what Henkes does next.
A simple reader in chapter book format about a new doll and the trouble of naming it. Probably a bigger hit with girls and boys who like dolls. Includes a page about parents having names and a little joke about weeds.
This is a cute story about Penny getting a doll from Gram while she is helping her mother in the garden. She loves the doll, but she can't figure out what to name her. She finally settles on just the perfect one!
Penny gets a new doll that she is certain she will love, but she is having a very hard time picking out a name for the doll. I think I enjoyed this story even more than Penny and Her Song. Sweet, very early chapter book
Penny receives a doll in the mail from her grandmother and struggles to come up with a name for it. When she finally stops worry, the name easily comes. A cute early reader book that my younger readers will enjoy.
Henkes is back with his charming mice. Penny and Her Doll is perfect for a child just beginning the foray into chapter books. It would also make a sweet bedtime story for a child with a longer attention span.
Beautiful illustrations characteristic of classic Henkes. Great book for girls, about the struggle to name a new doll. Some chapters, and moderate wording, for beginning readers.
Another great book by Kevin Henkes. It is a short chapter book about Penny. Her grams sends her a doll and she is having a hard time coming up with a name for it.
It's nice to see Henkes branching out into emergent reader text. His illustrations are so encouraging and expressive. Let's hope Penny has many more advantures.
Penny gets a new doll from her grandmother and has trouble choosing a name for her. Told in three chapters, this is a great beginner reader book. Henkes' illustrations are soft with pinks and purples.
Kevin Henkes has long been a favorite author. I love that this new series is aimed at kidlets just beginning on the "I can read it myself" series.
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Kevin Henkes became an author/illustrator when he was nineteen years old, working on a card table in his bedroom.
Today he's the author of many award-winning picture books and novels.
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Today he's the author of many award-winning picture books and novels.
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Oct 08, 2012 09:01pm