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32 pp.
| Greenwillow |
August, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-06-208199-5$12.99
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K-3
Gram sends mouse Penny (Penny and Her Song) a doll, and Penny spends three brief and accessible chapters on the serious business of naming her. The illustrations support the text and also add some character development. Henkes again offers a fine story, memorable characters, and a chance to puzzle through a universal childhood experience alongside a sympathetic protagonist.
Reviewer: Betty Carter
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
September, 2012