Penny and Her Sled

A Winter and Holiday Book for Kids

von Kevin Henkes

56 Seiten, Hardcover, ab 4 bis 8 Jahre

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“A gentle story of patience.”—Horn Book (starred review)Caldecott Medal–winner Kevin Henkes’s 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 can’t wait to use it. But there’s one big problem—there’s 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 she’s 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 things—it’s 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.This gentle story shows that even when you don’t get what you want, you can find something wonderful.

- A Lesson in Patience: Penny wants to use her new sled, but the snow won’t come! Watch as she learns to wait, and finds joy in waiting for something new: the first flowers of spring.- Imaginative Play: When sledding isn’t an option, Penny’s sled becomes a bridge for her animal friends, a cozy bed for her doll Rose, and a magic carpet for worldwide adventures.- Changing Seasons: A perfect read-aloud to talk about the shift from winter to spring, and the different kinds of beauty each season brings.- Sweet Family Story: With gentle guidance from Mama and Papa, Penny navigates her big feelings in a warm and supportive home.

• Themen: Kinder, Jugendliche und Bildung Bilderbücher, Aktivitätenbücher, Konzepte der Früherziehung Bilderbücher Mit Erzähltexten Fantasie und Spiel
• ISBN: 9780062934536
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.10.2019
• Größe: 218 x 155 mm
• Verlag: HarperCollins
• Empf. Lesealter: ab 4 bis 8 Jahre
• Illustrationen: Kevin Henkes