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.
Book 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
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Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse Resources
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- The Hanen Centre: Putting it All Together with Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse
- Harper Kids Youtube: Meet Kevin Henkes
- Kevin Henkes: Teaching guide and downloads
- Prindle Institute of Ethics: Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion
- Read Works: Personality Traits
- Reading is Fundamental: Support Materials
- Teaching Guide: The World of Kevin Henkes Activity Booklet
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