"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.
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Kevin Henkes 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 Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors, one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller; and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include The World and Everything In It; A House; A Parade of Elephants; Chrysanthemum; and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
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When Penny looked out her bedroom window, she didn't see any snow.
Penny really wanted to use her new red sled. Penny wished for snow every day. It was cold, the sky was gray, but where was the snow?
Days went by. Weeks passed. Penny hoped . . . but no snow. Would the snow ever arrive?
What do you think will happen?
