Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

Name: Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
ISBN: 9780688128982

Kevin Henkes

Ages 4–8

Readers rate it 4.2 (19 on Hardcover)

40 pages · Released Sep 3, 1996 · Greenwillow Books

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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse parent’s guide: what’s inside

High confidence

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What it offers

Educational value

A note for parents

This is a beloved classic picture book by Kevin Henkes about a young mouse learning to manage emotions and make amends. The story centers on Lilly's journey from impulsivity and rudeness to understanding consequences and offering genuine apologies. It's an excellent read-aloud for preschool and early elementary, with gentle humor and a clear emotional lesson that resonates with young children.

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From the publisher

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. 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.