This summer (as I'm on break as of this morning!!), I am working hard on both a picure book and a chapter book, so I need to focus more on that right now. I am also doing a book study with Mrs. Wills. So I will be blogging for sure but more focused on my own writing and teaching writing. I hope you'll follow along and maybe even comment or critique a bit!
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Title: Penny and Her Song
Written & Illustrated By: Kevin Henkes
Publisher, year: Greenwillow Books, 2012
Suitable For: ages 3-8
Themes/Topics: siblings, self, music, family, love
Opening: Penny
came home from school with a song.
Brief Synopsis:
(from Amazon) When Penny comes home from school, she is
ready to sing her song. But the babies are sleeping, and Mama and Papa are
worried that Penny will wake them up. Oh, but it is a good song, a really wonderful song
. . . and Penny wants more than anything to sing it.
Links To Resources and ideas for use in the classroom:
Why I Like This Book:
I totally adore Kevin Henkes because he shares a simple but
powerful message every time. Penny must put her wants behind the babies’ needs
for a bit, but then her parents give her their full attention. This is a
fantastic book for children who may have younger siblings, but also for
creating your own songs. I just loved her and her parents so much. My kids (5
and 6) found it very amusing that everyone changes their clothes for the show
and there is a line that says: The babies wore what they were wearing.
This looks adorable - thanks for sharing. We LOVE Kevin Henkes books (doesn't hurt that he's a WI author!) and haven't seen this one yet.
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I adore Kevin Henke too! We haven't read this one, so thanks for the recommendation. Good luck with your writing. I'm hoping to make some progress on my MSS this summer too. But we'll see.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your blog! I just found it and am your newest follower. I have always loved Maine (we vacation in Winter Harbor) and always say if it weren't so far from my family, I would move there in a heartbeat! Looking forward to more great posts about teaching!
ReplyDeleteCan't go wrong with Kevin Henkes!
ReplyDeleteHaven't read this Kevin Henkes story, but it sounds delightful. I like how the family dresses up for her performance. Sweet.
ReplyDeleteKevin Henkes is my favorite. He really has a knack for a child's voice, and his stories are always the perfect blend of sassy and sweet. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAny book by Kevin Henkes gets a big two thumbs up from me, and one that involves a song? Perfect!
ReplyDeleteLOVE every Kevin Henkes book, Penny's Song is lovely. I am currently reading "Junonia" to my class to wrap up the year. It is a wonderful novel, we are really enjoying the story. Enjoy summer :)
ReplyDeleteA Kevin Henkes story I don't know. He does know just how to get into a child's world!
ReplyDeleteKevin Henkes is wonderful! This seems like a good book for newly made older siblings trying to cope with a babe. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this book yet, but I LOVE Kevin Henkes - such a master of picture books! Thanks for adding this one to our list before the summer :)
ReplyDeleteI love Kevin Henkes' books! I like his Lily books! :)
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