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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.
Author Notes
Kevin Henkes was born in Racine, Wis. in 1960 and graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. One of four children in his family, Henkes grew up with aspirations of being an artist. As a junior in high school, one of Henkes's teachers awakened his interest in writing. Falling in love with both writing and drawing, Henkes realized that he could do both at the same time as a children's book author and illustrator.
At the age of 19, Henkes went to New York City to get his first book, All Alone, published. Since that time, he has written and illustrated dozens of picture books including Chrysanthemum, Protecting Marie, and A Weekend with Wendell. A recurring character in several of Henkes's books is Lily, an outrageous, yet delightful, individualist. Lily finds herself the center of attention in the books Chester's Way, Julius, the Baby of the World, and Lily's Purple Plastic Purse.
A Weekend With Wendell was named Children's Choice Book by the Children's Book Council in 1986. He recieved the Elizabeth Burr Award for Words of Stone in 1993. Owen was named a Caldicott Honor in 1994. The Year of Billy Miller was named a Newbery Honor book in 2014.
(Bowker Author Biography)
Reviews (4)
School Library Journal Review
PreS-Gr 2--The blurb in each of the "Penny" series titles asks the question "What do you think will happen?" encouraging predictions and discussion by readers and listeners. In this, the fourth Penny book, the young mouse is met with a situation that causes her consternation. It's winter and she has a new red sled. All she requires now is snow, but that doesn't appear to be arriving anytime soon. Weeks pass and she waits for the precipitation to arrive, both patiently and then not so much, but it is not forthcoming. She imagines her sled is sad, leaning forlornly against the wall in her bedroom, so she decides to put it to use and, in the process, entertains her younger siblings, her doll Rose, and herself. Thinking outside the box, Penny devises many ways her sled can come in handy. When spring arrives, her mother devises the perfect way to end the snowless winter and welcome a new season. VERDICT Five chapters with short sentences, word repetition, and sweet illustrations on every page will have new readers enthusiastic about another episode in the life of the little mouse and her family.--Maryann H. Owen, Oak Creek Public Library WI
Horn Book Review
In her first easy-reader outing in six years (most recently Penny and Her Marble, rev. 3/13), Penny waits for snow. It's winter, and the young mouse wants nothing more than to use her new sled. Although her parents reassure her that "it will," to Penny it seems as if "it would never snow." (And, in a very Henkes-esque twist, it actually doesn't.) Wearing mittens to bed and sitting bundled up on her sled in the living room do not bring the snow, and so Penny fills her waiting days with ice-skating and hot-cocoa drinking. Realizing that snow might never arrive, Penny resiliently decides, "I will use my sled for something else," and her imagination turns the sled into a bridge, a house, a bed, and a magic carpet. As winter comes to an end, Penny's mother encourages her to watch and wait for spring. Penny's initial hesitation at this idea is replaced with wonder as her waiting is rewarded with a different type of snow. Through the earnest and oh-so-lovable Penny, Henkes speaks to children's natural sensibilities and feelings-the tediousness of waiting, the frustrations of unmet expectations, and the startling joy of delayed gratification. Colorful illustrations sing with emotion and movement, extending the simple text and giving further insight into Penny's wishing, waiting, watching, and welcoming. It's a gentle story of patience, and at its conclusion readers, like Penny, will be met with unexpected beauty. Emmie Stuart November/December 2019 p.86(c) Copyright 2019. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Kirkus Review
Penny waits all winter long to use her new sled.After a six-year break (Penny and Her Marble, 2013), anthropomorphic mouse Penny returns for some seasonal fun. It begins with Penny waiting for snow so she can use her new sled. Her parents both say it will snow soon, but she can't wait. Penny tries everything to will the snow to fall, even wearing mittens to bed. But, as winter continues, there's still no snow, and Penny must partake in other winter activities with her family. With no snow in sight, she finds new ways to use her sled. Penny uses it to make a fort for her baby siblings and a magic carpet ride for her doll, but she eventually plays with the sled less and less. Soon spring arrives, and Penny proclaims she is done waiting for snow. Mama suggests she wait for something else, and Penny discovers something worth waiting for. Henkes has created yet another charming tale that's acutely in touch with a child's thinking and emotions. Through five short chapters, readers experience lessons in patience, creativity, and resourcefulness. In classic Henkes style, the bright watercolor-and-ink illustrations add lovely visual accompaniment. The details in emotions and actions are excellent picture clues for early readers.Another delightful addition to the Penny series. (Early reader. 5-8) Copyright Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Booklist Review
Little mouse girl Penny is eager for snow. So eager, she pulls her sled everywhere. She also talks snow to her parents, her baby siblings, and her doll, Rosie. But snow is not happening, no matter the gray damp skies and her parents' insistence that the wet flakes will eventually drop. Contrary to expectations (of both Penny and perhaps readers), winter passes with no snow at all. When spring becomes closer, Mom has a different idea about impending snow. She encourages Penny to watch for the snowdrops that will eventually grow in the garden. Penny, appearing in her fourth book, is always an appealing little heroine, and once again Henkes uses warmth and humor in both the simple text and familiar art to demonstrate a child's emotions and reactions to both expectation and hope. Penny's speculation about snow does take up most of a story that at times needs a little bit more. Still, the snowdrop resolution will get children thinking about how to deal with disappointment and to keep open to surprises.--Ilene Cooper Copyright 2010 Booklist
