Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes

Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse

Title: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse

Author: Kevin Henkes

Illustrator: Kevin Henkes

Publisher: Scholastic (2004)

ISBN: 9780439662314

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!” She 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

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Character: Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse and the Action Cycle lesson plan

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