Kevin Henkes

Penny comes home from school eager to share her very own song, but must wait until the time is right to teach it to her parents and the babies.

Penny instantly loves the doll her grandmother sends her, but finding the perfect name for her is a challenge.

Chrysanthemum loves her name, until she starts going to school and the other children make fun of it.

Lily, the endearing star of LILY Y SU BOLSO DE PLASTICO MORADO, is not thrilled with new baby brother Julius and all the attention he's receiving.

Chester and Wilson share the same exact way of doing things, until Lilly moves into the neighborhood and shows them that new ways can be just as good.

Returning to the beach cottage-a cottage named Scallop-where she has always celebrated her birthday is a special occasion for Alice Rice. Who will see the first dolphin this time? The first pelican? What will have changed? Stayed the same? And will this be the year she finally finds a junonia shell? Alice's friends are all returning, too. And she's certain her parents have the best party planned for her. Alice can't wait. If Alice is lucky, everything...

Owen's parents try to get him to give up his favorite blanket before he starts school, but when their efforts fail, they come up with a solution that makes everyone happy.

Sheila Rae believes that she is not afraid of anything. She steps on cracks, walks backward with her eyes closed, and teases her sister for her fears. But when Sheila Rae gets lost one day, she discovers maybe, just maybe, she isn't quite as brave as she thought she was. A Live Oak Media audio production.

"...Henkes understands Lilly's enthusiasm for her prize possessions, but astutely shows that Lilly goes too far when she acts up in class." - Publishers Weekly

Lilly is back! And, her adored teacher has some wonderful news -- he's getting married!