Books like Penny and Her Marble by Kevin Henkes
Penny, a young girl, feels guilty after taking a beautiful blue marble from Mrs. Goodwin's grass. Moved by Mrs. Goodwin's kindness, she decides to return the marble the next day. Penny is delighted when she discovers the marble inside Mrs. Goodwin's hat. This small act of kindness leads to an unexpected friendship and a newfound understanding of herself and her mother.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Kevin Henkes
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