Lucky Penny
One special little girl. One special little dog. The true magic of friendship.
Penny had always wanted a home, a bed, and a dish. She had always wanted a family. But it took one special little girl to show this special little dog the true magic of friendship. Follow along as Penny goes on the adventure of a lifetime—finding her forever home and a best friend along the way.
With authentic illustrations, bilingual text, and thoughtful representation of beloved Día de Muertos traditions, Lucky Penny teaches us about the magical bonds that form when families adopt a “furever” friend. Perfect for children ages 4-9 and families looking to take a colorful reading journey together.
Penny siempre quiso una casa, una cama, y un plato. Ella siempre quiso una familia. Pero hizo falta una niñita especial para mostrarle a esta perrita tan especial la verdadera magia de la amistad. Acompaña a Penny en la aventura de su vida—encontrando su hogar para siempre y una mejor amiga en el camino.
Con ilustraciones auténticas, texto bilingüe y una representación reflexiva de las queridas tradiciones del Día de Muertos, Lucky Penny nos enseña sobre los lazos mágicos que se forman cuando las familias adoptan un amigo para “furever”. Perfecto para niños de 4 a 9 años y familias que buscan emprender un colorido viaje de lectura juntos.
Get Your Copy
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The Book Trailer
Meet Penny in sixty seconds!
(*Hint, hint* — the trailer follows the language you picked above!)
What Penny's Story Is About
Finding a “furever” home
Penny wanted a home, a bed, and a dish — and above all, a family. Her story opens a gentle conversation about adoption and about what it means to belong to someone.
Two languages, one story
Every page carries the story in both English and Spanish, so bilingual families and classrooms can read it together, out loud, in either voice.
Día de Muertos, with care
The traditions of Día de Muertos are woven through the art and the story with authentic illustrations and thoughtful, respectful representation.
Illustrations
A little sneak peek of the art from the book!
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Bring Lucky Penny to Your Classroom
Jennifer reads Lucky Penny in a 30-minute session built for younger readers — a bilingual read-aloud, a talk about adopting a pet, and plenty of questions. Visits are available in Northern and Central Illinois.
