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Benny's Pennies
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An easy-to-understand children's story about financial literacy and the value of giving and saving—even five pennies!
Benny McBride starts his day with five new pennies and is determined to spend them all. His mother wants him to buy something beautiful. His brother wants something good to eat. His sister wants something nice to wear. Benny knows his dog and cat would like something too. With the help of generous and thoughtful neighbors, Benny fulfills each request with a penny and arrives home with five but simple gifts.
Benny McBride starts his day with five new pennies and is determined to spend them all. His mother wants him to buy something beautiful. His brother wants something good to eat. His sister wants something nice to wear. Benny knows his dog and cat would like something too. With the help of generous and thoughtful neighbors, Benny fulfills each request with a penny and arrives home with five but simple gifts.
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| Product # | R0628-G |
|---|---|
| Author | Pat Brisson |
| Interest Level | K-3 |
| Fiction/Nonfiction | Fiction |
| Guided Reading Level | H |
| Lexile Level | 440 |
| Publisher | Random House |