Penny and Penelope by Claire Almon, Dan Richards
Published by Imprint on August 6, 2019
ISBN: 1250156076
Pages: 34
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
Format: Picture Book Fiction
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In this story, two friends have a playdate with their Penelope dolls. Penny and Penelope couldn’t be more different: one is a secret agent, one is a princess. The friends also have different ideas about what adventure the dolls should go on. Should they have a tea party? Or keep the castle safe from creatures lurking in the shadows? Should they ride ponies? Or lightning fast motorcycles? The two friends play together, and through the back and forth find a way to have their dolls work together to prevent a disaster! Imagination, play, and compromise are the main themes of Penny and Penelope. It was nice to read a story that featured some of the many different sides of girls (even if it was a little too contrived at times) and shows them resolving their different ideas through healthy communication, rather than arguments. The story has great illustrations and a nice flow which would contribute to many children selecting this book from the shelves. Penny and Penelope is best suited for students who are beginning to or enjoy picture books on their own, grades K-3.

Reviewed by Savannah Sessions, SAD 17 Elementary Librarian, Oxford Hills.