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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Contributor(s): Henkes, Kevin (Author), Henkes, Kevin (Illustrator)

ISBN: 0688128971 ISBN-13: 9780688128975
Publisher: Greenwillow Books

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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: January 2006
Annotation: Lilly, the indomitable mouse-child from Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World, returns in a story about school. Lilly loves everything about school: the pointy pencils, the squeaky chalk, the fish sticks and chocolate milk in the lunchroom. But one day, Lilly has something to share with her class--and she can't wait until Sharing Time. Full color. 8/96.

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Humorous Stories
- Juvenile Fiction | School & Education
- Juvenile Fiction | Animals - Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, Etc.

Dewey: E

LCCN: 95025085

Age Level: 4-8

Grade Level: PreK-3

Lexile Measure: 600(Not Available)

Guided Reading: N (Grade 3)

Physical Information: 0.35" H x 8.35" W x 10.31" L (0.75 lbs) 40 pages

Features: Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Awards: Red Clover Award, Nominee, Picture Book, 1998
Kentucky Bluegrass Award, Winner, Grades K-3, 1998
E.B. White Read Aloud Award, Finalist, Picture Bk Hall of Fame, 2011
E.B. White Read Aloud Award, Finalist, Picture Bk Hall of Fame, 2012
E.B. White Read Aloud Award, Finalist, Picture Bk Hall of Fame, 2013
E.B. White Read Aloud Award, Finalist, Picture Bk Hall of Fame, 2014
Buckaroo Book Award, Nominee, Children's, 1998
Book Sense Book of the Year Award, Winner, Children's, 1997
California Young Reader Medal, Nominee, Primary, 1999
Indies Choice Book Awards, Finalist, Picture Bk Hall of Fame, 2010

Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 06/10/1996 pg. 100
Kirkus Review - Children 06/15/1996 pg. 899
School Library Journal 08/01/1996 pg. 122
Booklist 08/01/1996 pg. 1904
New York Times 11/10/1996 pg. 41
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/1996 pg. 30
ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1997 pg. 1296
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1996 pg. 31 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1997 pg. 767
School Library Journal 08/01/1998
New Yorker (The) 10/19/2009 pg. 86

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 14979
Reading Level: 3.1 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Publisher Description:

"I am the queen "

Lilly loves all sorts of things. She loves school, she loves dressing up, she even grows to love her stinky baby brother, Julius. In fact, Lilly loves everything But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse to school and can't wait until sharing time to show off the purse and her movie star sunglasses, her teacher, Mr. Slinger, has to take away her prized possessions.

Lilly's fury leads her to draw a mean picture of her favorite teacher. It isn't until Mr. Slinger gives her belongings back to her with a kind note and snacks that Lilly realizes she owes Mr. Slinger an apology.

Lilly, the star of Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World, is back. And this time she has her name in the title--something she's wanted all along. If you thought Lilly was funny before, you are in for a treat. So hurry up and start reading. Lilly can't wait for you to find out more about her.

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse is a picture book to share at home or in the classroom--Lilly is funny and unique, and her irrepressible joy is catching. Kids, parents, and teachers will all relate to the powerful emotions and appreciate the sweet and satisfying resolution.

Contributor Bio(s): Henkes, Kevin: -

Kevin Henkes is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. 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 Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com