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"The big story of the small but important penny is fascinating and fun for young readers who are interested in non-fiction." - Seira Wilson, Amazon Editor
Who knew the life of a penny could be so exciting? Born in 1983, our copper (well, zinc and copper as we find out) narrator travels everywhere from New York City to Portland, Oregon, to Puerto Rico describing in colorful detail his many adventures along the way.
Randy Siegel's quirky, informative text mixed with Serge Bloch's spare but exuberant illustrations (which make use of real pennies) make this book a must-have for lovers of American history or just a good story.
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Randy Siegel is the author of Grandma's Smile and My Snake Blake for Roaring Brook Press. He has written for newspapers and magazines around the country and works for Advance Publications in New York City.
Serge Bloch has won a gold medal at the Society of Illustrators and created art for numerous adult and children's books. He also illustrates for The New York Times and the Boston Globe among other publications. For Roaring Brook Press, he has illustrated My Snake Blake and Saturday. He lives in Paris.
PreS-Gr 2—Ever wondered about the life of a penny? This made-from-copper narrator is happy to share. Told in a breezy tone, from the perspective of a penny, this engaging story is sprinkled with tidbits about the penny's history. For instance, the narrator's great-uncle, from 1943, was made out of steel, "like Superman!" The narrator tries its best to embody the advice of Abraham Lincoln, whose face and memorial appear on the front and back of the coin: "Whatever you are, be a good one." Pen-and-ink cartoon illustrations in combination with photographs of actual pennies capture the humorous tone. The book touches on the controversy of whether to discontinue the penny, though the narrator is understandably biased. Additional material at the end outlines a history of the U.S. monetary system and its ties to the start of the nation. VERDICT A light introduction to money, starring the often underappreciated penny. A worthy addition to lower elementary school collections.—Suzanne Myers Harold, formerly at Multnomah County Library System, Portland, OR
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- PublisherRoaring Brook Press
- Publication date2017
- ISBN 10 1626722358
- ISBN 13 9781626722354
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages40
- IllustratorBloch Serge
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