Found by a young boy and placed into his pocket for safekeeping, Penny feels useless compared to the exciting Superball, the shiny Marble, the adventuresome Rock, and the colorful Bubblegum. But as she reminisces about her life and history, she realizes her worth, and it is reinforced by the young boy's need for her in an important decision. Denise Brennan-Nelson's boundless energy and enthusiasm comes from her days as a motivational speaker. Since the publication of her first book, Buzzy the Bumblebee in 1999, Denise has taken that enthusiasm into schools and inspired thousands of children to "bee-lieve" in themselves. Her second title, My Momma Likes to Say, shares her interest in and knowledge of clichés, idioms, and funny expressions used by adults and often misunderstood by the children who hear them. Award-winning wildlife artist Michael Glenn Monroe is also known for his charming character illustrations in such titles as Buzzy the Bumblebee, A Wish to be a Christmas Tree (read aloud on the Today Show in 2002 by Katie Couric), and The Christmas Humbugs. He brings this lively brand of illustration to the adventures of Penny.

Author: Denise Brennan-Nelson
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Sleeping Bear Press
Published: 10/01/2003
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 10.32h x 10.37w x 0.41d
ISBN: 9781585361281
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 74550 / Penny: The Forgotten Coin


Award: 2005 Keystone to Reading Book Award Nominee - Primary


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/01/2004 pg. 190
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2003 pg. 32 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2004 pg. 32 - Marginal, Seriously Flawed