Books Like Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
Families who loved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child has had a public meltdown, acted out against an authority figure, or is struggling with the heavy weight of a guilty conscience. It is a masterful exploration of how big excitement can quickly turn into impulsive defiance, and the painful shame that often follows a poor choice. Lilly is a spirited young mouse who adores her teacher, but when she is told she must wait to show off her new musical purse, her frustration leads her to lash out with a mean drawing. This story perfectly captures the 4 to 8 year old experience of making a mistake and wanting to make things right. It provides a gentle framework for discussing how to apologize sincerely and how to handle big feelings when we do not get what we want immediately.
