Penny and Her Song

 Picture book by Kevin Henkes.

Delightful beginning reader about a girl who makes up a song, wants to sing it for her parents, but has to wait until the babies wake up. Then they all join in the singing. I appreciate the loving family dynamics portrayed in this one.

Activity idea: Make up a song together.

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