Lilly’s Big Day

$15.19

Hardcover
Author: Kevin Henkes
Illustrator: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: Greenwillow
Publish Date: March 2006
Language: English
Reading Level: 3.6
EAN: 9780060742362

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Overview

In this companion to Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, readers will discover a funny, poignant tale about facing life’s disappointments and celebrating happy surprises.

Lilly’s favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger, is getting married, and Lilly is going to be his flower girl! Well, Lilly, thinks she is going to be his flower girl. It turns out that Mr. Slinger’s niece Ginger is the official flower girl. But Lilly rises to the occasion as only Lilly can, turning heartbreak into wedding cake (a delicious three-tiered frosted Swiss cheese, no less), and disappointment into friendship! A #1 New York Times bestseller by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.

This award-winning and beautifully illustrated picture book about friendship, perseverance, loyalty, love, weddings, and family is the companion to the bestselling classic Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse.

Details

Pages: 40
Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.74 x 0.38 in
Lexile Score: 660
Interest Level: Lower Grade (LG)
Point Value: 0.5
ISBN: 0060742364

Awards

2009 Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee (Picture Storybook)
2009 Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee (Picture Book)
2008 Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee (Grades K-3)
2008 Keystone to Reading Book Award - Nominee (Primary)
2008 Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee (Grades K-3)
2008 Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee (Grades K-3)
2007 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended (Up to Seven)
2007 Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee (Grades K-2)
2006 Buckaroo Book Award - Nominee (Children's)
2006 Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) - Winner (Recommended)