Happy Perfect Picture Book Friday, dear friends. And Happy National One-Cent Day. Yup…there is really a National One-Cent Day…and today’s featured book is perfect for it! You know how people sometimes tell you: a penny for your thoughts? Well, today’s book is definitely worth many many pennies! It’s the debut picture book of one of my Storm sisters, Kimberly Wilson. And Kimberly is very generously offering a giveaway of a 20-minute Zoom chat AND a copy of A PENNY’S WORTH.
A PENNY’S WORTH
Written by Kimberly Wilson
Illustrated by Mark Hoffmann
Published by Page Street Kids (2022)
Ages: 4-8
Themes: Self-worth, humor, wordplay
Synopsis: From the publisher:
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.
Why I Love This Book:
- So funny and puny – exactly what kids love to read!
- The illustrations are engaging and very kid-friendly!
- Teaching kids that self-worth is priceless is, in my opinion, priceless! And I love that the message is delivered with such great humor!
To find out more about the author:
kimberlywilsonwrites.com
Instagram: @kimberlywilsonwrites
Twitter: @authorkimwilson
RELATED ACTIVITIES:
Make a Penny Photo Frame
Lots of us have penny jars – you could use other coins if you don’t have enough pennies. And check out 5 more fun penny crafts for kids here: https://craftythinking.com/penny-diy-projects/
Please don’t forget to leave a comment for a chance to win the giveaway of a 20-minute Zoom chat with the author AND a copy of A PENNY’S WORTH. Maybe you can share what you used the money for if you ever had a penny or piggy bank? And remember that we can support our favorite books by buying them, reviewing them, telling friends about them, and asking our local library to purchase copies for their collection.
I hope you all have a wonderful April Fool’s Day and National One-Cent Day…and a safe and happy weekend.
VIVIAN KIRKFIELD - Writer for Children 
Sounds like a great book! I will have to put it on my to read list!!
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I never knew about penny day.
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The last time I broke open a piggy bank it was for quarters to pay the meters, in the days before apps! This book would be great for my twins!
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The book sounds very interesting =)
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Awe…what a wonderful story and yes, self worth is priceless ❤️. I tuck away pennies everywhere and just in the nic of time that penny is there for me!
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Pennies – collectable and fascinating. Good for Penny for finding her worth!
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What a fun book! Can’t wait to read it! Pennies are special 🙂
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Love the sound of this. Putting it on my to read list!
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Oh my! I was drawn to this title immediately because my 4 yr old pup, named Penny, died unexpectedly several months ago. I love the story! And I love the craft idea of a penny-frame! I pick up pennies that I find on the ground all the time (who does that???) and now I know what to do with them! Thank you!
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Congratulations on your debut book! It looks very interesting and like a lot of fun! Love all the clever wordplay!
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I totally love this book concept! Such a necessary story. Also, coins hold special meaning for me. I save any coins, or even bills, that I find. I consider them all Lucky pennies and decided I would transfer the luck that they bring. Save them for over a decade until I met someone in tragic circumstances and handed them all over. About $318 worth of found money over 10 or 11 years.
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I already LOVE this by reading this pun-filled post! So many funny money puns! I can’t wait to read this book soon!! 🙂 And what a great message to give kids: self-worth is priceless – so true!
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What a clever premise…and sounds like a super- fun read! Would love to win it😀
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I love humorous picture books and puns are the best. This is a clever way to convey the message of self worth. I used to save my coins to buy books at garage sales. I still have my hardcover collection of used Nancy Drew books.
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Sounds like a very puny book!
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Clever idea for a book and an interesting way to teach kids about self-worth. Love fun wordplay!
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I remember saving my pennies for a pair of roller blades
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I’ll be adding this my list! We still have a can of pennies that my mom had saved! We just keep adding to the collection! 🙂
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This looks like a fun book! I look forward to reading it. 🙂
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Elizabeth, you sound like a very centsable woman! I love puny books! Can’t wait to get this one!
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Fun review, Vivian. That penny frame is so cute. The illustrations are adorable and the book is so punny. Kids are going to love it.
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LOVE puns and so do kids!
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Picture book writers always hear about the importance of hooks. A PENNY’S WORTH has a bunch. Congratulations to Kimberly and Mark.
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So much great information. I know many children who will love reading this one.
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This looks like such a fun book! I love pennies! When I taught kindergarten, we celebrated 100 days of school. One activity we enjoyed was counting pennies! Each student brought in 100 pennies, we counted, and if they wanted, I traded them a dollar bill. (Learning about money and building my penny collection). Can’t wait to read your book, Kimberly! Congrats!
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Such a very creative book! Do often I see pennies on the ground but never thought in terms of the perspective of the penny!! Can’t wait to read!
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