Lilly's Big Day

In this companion to Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, readers will discover a funny, poignant tale about facing life's disappointments and celebrating happy surprises.

Lilly's favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger, is getting married, and Lilly is going to be his flower girl Well, Lilly, thinks she is going to be his flower girl. It turns out that Mr. Slinger's niece Ginger is the official flower girl. But Lilly rises to the occasion as only Lilly can, turning heartbreak into wedding cake (a delicious three-tiered frosted Swiss cheese, no less), and disappointment into friendship A #1 New York Times bestseller by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.

This award-winning and beautifully illustrated picture book about friendship, perseverance, loyalty, love, weddings, and family is the companion to the bestselling classic Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse.

Author: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Published: 03/28/2006
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 10.20h x 8.74w x 0.38d
ISBN: 9780060742362
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.6
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 106026 / Lilly's Big Day


Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Nominee
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Keystone to Reading Book Award - Nominee
Award: Delaware Diamonds Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Parents Choice Award (Spring) (1998-2007) - Winner
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/20/2006 pg. 155
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2006 pg. 171
Booklist 03/01/2006 pg. 90
Kirkus Review - Children 03/15/2006 pg. 292
School Library Journal 04/01/2006 pg. 108
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2006 pg. 304 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2007 pg. 15
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2006 pg. 39
New Yorker (The) 10/19/2009 pg. 86

About the Author
Henkes, Kevin: -

Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors--one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller--and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Sun Flower Lion, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.

Henkes, Kevin: -

Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Children's Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors--one for Olive's Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller--and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Sun Flower Lion, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in a house in Madison, Wisconsin.