Penny & Jelly: The School Schow
This young and funny picture book showcases the soon-to-be star of her school talent show: Penny. With a little help from her dog Jelly, Penny realizes that she and Jelly have a unique talent to share–unlike any other in the show.
Illustrated by the talented Thyra Heder and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books for Young Readers (now Clarion Books) (2015).
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Reviews
“Penny and Jelly are sure to warm the hearts of both future talent-show contestants and readers who have similarly close canine friends.” –Kirkus Reviews
“Little ones anxious about finding a talent will be reassured by this heartening tale with a cozy conclusion: sometimes the best talent is friendship.” –Booklist
“Highly recommended for dog lovers, readers who enjoy school stories, and teachers who are covering topics like perseverance or even list-making.” —The Fairview Review