Kevin Henkes

Penny the mouse is out for a walk when she spots something shiny and beautiful in her neighbor's yard. Resting perfectly in Mrs. Goodwin's green grass is a bright blue marble. Penny loves it instantly and decides to slip it into her pocket and take it home. But as soon as she gets back to her room, the beautiful marble does not feel quite as wonderful anymore. Penny's stomach starts to tie in knots, and she cannot stop wondering if the marble actually belongs to Mrs. Goodwin. Her guilt grows bigger and bigger, making it impossible to enjoy her new treasure. Finally, Penny realizes there is only one way to make the heavy feeling go away. She must be brave, march back to her neighbor's house, and return the marble. Join Penny on a gentle journey about honesty, doing the right thing, and the relief of telling the truth.

Penny the mouse has just received the most wonderful gift: a brand new sled. She is absolutely thrilled and cannot wait to zoom down the biggest hill in the neighborhood. She puts on her warm scarf, pulls her winter hat down tight, and even sleeps with her mittens on so she will be ready the moment the flakes start falling. There is only one problem: there is no snow anywhere. Day after day, Penny watches the sky, but the winter weather simply refuses to arrive. Tired of waiting, she decides that her beautiful new sled is just too wonderful to sit in the corner. With a little bit of imagination, the sled transforms into a sturdy bridge for her glass animals, a cozy bed for her favorite doll, and even a magic carpet that flies around the world. Join Penny as she discovers the joy of creative play and the quiet magic of patience.

When a surprise package arrives in the mail from Gram, Penny the mouse is absolutely thrilled. Inside the box is a beautiful new doll, and she is perfectly lovely from her head down to her tiny toes. Penny falls in love with her immediately. Excited to show off her new friend, Penny introduces the doll to Mama, the babies, and Papa. But when Papa asks what the doll's name is, Penny freezes. She suddenly realizes she has no idea! Finding the absolute perfect name for such a special toy turns out to be a much bigger challenge than she expected. Join Penny on a sweet and relatable problem-solving adventure. You will love reading along as this curious little mouse brainstorms the best possible name for her new companion. With easy-to-read chapters and charming illustrations, it is the perfect story for anyone who has ever loved a special toy.

Penny the mouse has just come home from school, and she is bursting with excitement. She has made up a brand new song, and it is absolutely wonderful. She cannot wait to stand in the living room and sing it at the top of her lungs for her parents. But there is a big problem: the babies are fast asleep. Mama and Papa gently tell Penny that she must be quiet so she does not wake them up. Penny tries her best to be patient, but the song is bubbling up inside her, just waiting to be sung. She hums it quietly, she taps her feet, and she wonders if the right time will ever come. When the babies finally wake up, Penny realizes that her special song might be exactly what the whole family needs. Join Penny in a sweet and relatable story about patience, creativity, and sharing your talents with the people you love.