Penny and Her Marble

In 'Penny and her Marble,' the third book in the Penny series by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes, young mouse Penny finds a marble on her neighbor's lawn. As she contemplates whether to keep it, the story explores themes of honesty and decision making. With age-appropriate vocabulary and compelling characters, this book is ideal for beginning readers. It was honored as a 2014 Geisel Honor book by the American Library Association, recognizing its excellence in children's literature. The story continues the adventures of Henkes's beloved mouse characters, making it a new classic for young readers.