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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
1996-08-19
Page Count
32
Publisher
HarperCollins
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
978-0688128975
Lexile
600
Themes
patience
remorse

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse

Written and Illustrated by Kevin Henkes

Lilly is so excited about her new purple plastic purse that she can’t wait to show it off at school. When her teacher asks her to wait, conflict arises, and through her feelings of frustration and then remorse, she learns about patience and kindness.

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Age Range
4 - 8
Genre
picture book
Copyright Year
1996-08-19
Page Count
32
Publisher
HarperCollins
Grade Level
Pre-K - 3rd
ISBN
978-0688128975
Lexile
600
Themes
patience
remorse
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