Lilly's Big Day

Description

In this companion to Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse, readers will discover a funny, poignant tale about facing life's disappointments and celebrating happy surprises.

Lilly's favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger, is getting married, and Lilly is going to be his flower girl! Well, Lilly, thinks she is going to be his flower girl. It turns out that Mr. Slinger's niece Ginger is the official flower girl. But Lilly rises to the occasion as only Lilly can, turning heartbreak into wedding cake (a delicious three-tiered frosted Swiss cheese, no less), and disappointment into friendship! A #1 New York Times bestseller by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.

This award-winning and beautifully illustrated picture book about friendship, perseverance, loyalty, love, weddings, and family is the companion to the bestselling classic Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse.

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Other editions

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  Lilly's Big Day

  • 2014-04-22
  • 40 pages
  • Paperback
  • Greenwillow Books
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  Lilly's Big Day

  • 2007-03-31
  • 40 pages
  • Paperback
  • Live Oak Media (NY)
• 

  Lilly's Big Day: 8-Copy Counter Display

  • 2006-04-30
  • - pages
  • Paperback
  • Greenwillow
• 

  Lilly's Big Day

  • 2006-03-28
  • 40 pages
  • Paperback
  • Harper Collins

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