{"product_id":"penny-and-her-sled-9780062934543","title":"Penny and Her Sled","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A gentle story of patience.\"--\u003cem\u003eHorn Book\u003c\/em\u003e (starred review)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaldecott 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, \u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Sled \u003c\/em\u003eis perfect for reading alone, reading aloud, and sharing together.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePatiently, 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd 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, \u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Sled \u003c\/em\u003eis the perfect choice for emergent readers and for family sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHenkes, Kevin:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKevin Henkes\u003c\/strong\u003e has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for \u003cem\u003eKitten's First Full Moon\u003c\/em\u003e; Caldecott Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOwen\u003c\/em\u003e; two Newbery Honors, one for \u003cem\u003eOlive's Ocean\u003c\/em\u003e and one for \u003cem\u003eThe Year of Billy Miller\u003c\/em\u003e;\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eand Geisel Honors for \u003cem\u003eWaiting\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003ePenny and Her Marble\u003c\/em\u003e. His other books include \u003cem\u003eThe World and Everything in It\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA House\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Parade of Elephants\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eChrysanthemum\u003c\/em\u003e, and the beloved \u003cem\u003eLilly's Purple Plastic Purse\u003c\/em\u003e. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greenwillow Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50491477852434,"sku":"9780062934543","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1dac29d0-05ca-4042-9552-f26f03d419b3.jpg?v=1763537480","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/penny-and-her-sled-9780062934543","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}