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In this charming rhymed tale, Penny Hen hopes to be the sole pet of Jenny. When the realization hits that companionship might be delightful, Penny embraces the idea. Along the way, the story introduces young readers to short vowel sounds through playful verse.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Barbara DeRubertis
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