Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

"I am the queen "

Lilly loves all sorts of things. She loves school, she loves dressing up, she even grows to love her stinky baby brother, Julius. In fact, Lilly loves everything But when Lilly brings her purple plastic purse to school and can't wait until sharing time to show off the purse and her movie star sunglasses, her teacher, Mr. Slinger, has to take away her prized possessions.

Lilly's fury leads her to draw a mean picture of her favorite teacher. It isn't until Mr. Slinger gives her belongings back to her with a kind note and snacks that Lilly realizes she owes Mr. Slinger an apology.

Lilly, the star of Chester's Way and Julius, the Baby of the World, is back. And this time she has her name in the title--something she's wanted all along. If you thought Lilly was funny before, you are in for a treat. So hurry up and start reading. Lilly can't wait for you to find out more about her.

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse is a picture book to share at home or in the classroom--Lilly is funny and unique, and her irrepressible joy is catching. Kids, parents, and teachers will all relate to the powerful emotions and appreciate the sweet and satisfying resolution.

Author: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 01/24/2006
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.31h x 8.35w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9780688128975
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 14979 / Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse


Award: Book Sense Book of the Year Award - Winner
Award: California Young Reader Medal - Nominee
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award - Winner
Award: Indies Choice Book Awards - Finalist
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Finalist
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Finalist
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Finalist
Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Nominee
Award: E.B. White Read Aloud Award - Finalist


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/10/1996 pg. 100
Kirkus Review - Children 06/15/1996 pg. 899
School Library Journal 08/01/1996 pg. 122
Booklist 08/01/1996 pg. 1904
New York Times 11/10/1996 pg. 41
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/1996 pg. 30
ALA Notable Children's Books 01/01/1997 pg. 1296
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1996 pg. 31 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/1997 pg. 767
School Library Journal 08/01/1998
New Yorker (The) 10/19/2009 pg. 86

About the Author
Henkes, Kevin: -

Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors--one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller--and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Sun Flower Lion, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.