Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book
With only a penny in his pocket, Patrick Picklebottom buys an old book from a kindly shop owner. As he races home to read it, he passes friends engaged in hi-tech expensive games and toys. Will Patrick ignore the allure of modern gadgets and find excitement in his book? Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book promotes literacy, fun, and imagination that comes from books, encouraging a love of reading.
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With only a penny in his pocket, Patrick Picklebottom buys an old book from a kindly shop owner. But as he races home to read it, he passes friends who are each engaged in hi-tech expensive games and toys. Will Patrick be able to ignore the allure of these more modern gadgets and find excitement in his book?
Without being preachy, Patrick Picklebottom and the Penny Book promotes literacy by highlighting the fun and imagination that comes from books and encourages a love of reading.
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Brand: New Paige Press
Publisher Date: 03/15/2020
Author: Jay Miletsky & Gary Wilkinson
Dimensions: 9.2 x 9.2 x .5
UPC: 9780578557588
Ages: 5-6
Pages: 28
