Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse (original 1996; edition 2006)

by Kevin Henkes, Kevin Henkes (Illustrator)

Series: Henkes' Mouse Books (7)

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Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, but when he asks her to wait a while before showing her new purse, she does something for which she is very sorry later.

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Member:	EmilyCarrLibrary
Title:	Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Authors:	Kevin Henkes
Other authors:	Kevin Henkes (Illustrator)
Info:	Greenwillow Books (2006), Edition: 1st, Hardcover, 32 pages
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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes (1996)

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An excellent read-aloud for grade 2. I used it as part of an author study. Lilly appears in several books. (

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Chrissylou62 | Apr 11, 2024 |

A fun book about a fashion loving talking animal! (

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skhan82 | Mar 1, 2024 |

My favorite part is the note the teacher gives her: "Today was hard. Tomorrow will be better." Some days I really need a note like that. (

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LibrarianDest | Jan 3, 2024 |

Independent Reading Level: Preschool - 4th Grade
Awards: Notable Children's Books (1997)

vflore21 | Dec 6, 2023 |

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.

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Henkes' Mouse Books (7)

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A Box Full of Lily by Kevin Henkes

Lilly's Big Day and Other Stories by Kevin Henkes

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Awards

American Booksellers Book of the Year (ABBY) Award (Winner – Children's – 1997)

Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award (Nominee – 1999)

BCCB Blue Ribbon Book (1996)

Buckaroo Book Award (Nominee – 1999)

Buckeye Children's & Teen Book Award (Nominee – Grades K-2 – 1999)

California Young Reader Medal (Nominee – Primary, Grades K-2 – 1999)

Colorado Children's Book Award (Nominee – 1998)

Flicker Tale Award (Nominee – Picture Books – 1998)

A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (1997)

Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee – Grades K-3 – 1998)

Nebraska Golden Sower Award (Nominee – Little Bluestem (Picture Book) – 1999)

Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Nominee – Grades K-3 – 1999)

Red Clover Book Award (Nominee – 1998)

Show Me Readers Award (Nominee – 1999)

Utah Beehive Book Award (Nominee – Children's Picture – 1998)

Washington Children's Choice Picture Book Award (Nominee – 1999)

Notable Lists

1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up (2009.0346, 2009, Ages 5↑)

Booklist Editors' Choice: Books for Youth (1996)

Capitol Choices Noteworthy Book for Children and Teens (1996)

CCBC Choices (1996)

Great Reads from Great Places (Wisconsin – 2005)

NCTE Adventuring with Books: A Booklist for Pre-K—Grade 6 (12th Edition: 1996-1998)

Notable Children's Book (1997)

Read Aloud Indiana Book Award (Primary – 1997)

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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

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1996

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Lilly

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LILLY loved school.

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English

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Lilly loves everything about school, especially her teacher, but when he asks her to wait a while before showing her new purse, she does something for which she is very sorry later.

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