Books like Benny's pennies by Pat Brisson

Name: Benny's pennies
Author: Pat Brisson

Benny begins his morning holding five new pennies and plans to spend them in a way that brings joy to his family. As he goes through his neighborhood, he finds creative ways to use each coin to buy something special for his mother, brother, sister, dog, and cat. The story follows Benny’s simple adventures, illustrating the joy of giving and the practical lessons his small purchases teach about counting, responsibility, and the worth of every coin.

First publish date: 1993

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Pat Brisson

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