A Penny's Worth

Hardback

Main Details

Title A Penny's Worth
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Kimberly Wilson
Illustrated by Mark Hoffmann
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:32
Dimensions(mm): Height 268,Width 226
ISBN/Barcode 9781645674689
Audience
Children / Juvenile
Illustrations fully illustrated

Publishing Details

Publisher Page Street Publishing Co.
Imprint Page Street Kids
Publication Date 19 April 2022
Publication Country United States

Description

Pennies, worthless? Non-cents! Hot off the minting press, Penny feels like a million bucks. But as other coins and bills are spent while she sits forgotten, she begins to doubt her value. She is too small to slot-surf with Quarter. Even penny candy sells for a dime! Refusing to be short-changed, she sets out to find her purpose at any cost. Readers will laugh at a wealth of money puns, learn a basic lesson on US currency, and discover that self-worth is truly priceless.

Author Biography

Kimberly Wilson is a children's author who is always on the lookout for lucky pennies and believes wishes do come true. She studied creative writing in college and has since taken countless workshops/classes/webinars/etc. to improve her craft. Kimberly lives in North Carolina with her husband and their two daughters. This is her debut picture book.

Reviews

"A perfect opportunity to discuss the difference between mere purchasing power and real value." -- Booklist "Filled with clever and chucklesome wordplay, Wilson's spry narrative is engaging but also educational, providing a solid, accessible introduction to basic money equivalents." -- Kirkus Reviews "Highly appropriate for mathematics lessons, this tale will make children chuckle while teaching them about coins and dollar bills [...] A lighthearted introduction to the monetary and sentimental value of American currency, with a subtext on the hidden value of less measurable sums." -- School Library Journal