Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes promotes self-management, integrity, reflection and forgiveness.
Lilly loves school and her teacher, and her purple plastic purse. When her teacher, Mr Slinger, confiscates the purse she plans her revenge. “She thought and she thought and she thought a bit longer. And then she drew a picture of Mr Slinger [as] BIG FAT MEAN MR. STEALING TEACHER!”
Lilly soon feels remorse for her actions and sets out to make amends with her teacher, he is understanding and tells her “tomorrow will be better.
Series: Lilly’s Big Day, Lilly’s Chocolate Heart
Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes
Illustrator: Kevin Henkes
Publisher: Scholastic (2004)
ISBN: 9780439662314
Teaching Resources: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
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- Character: Action Cycle lesson plan
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- Reading is Fundamental: Picture Book Guide and Support Materials
- Teaching Children Philosophy: Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion
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