About the book
Penny's Rumour
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When Penny the Pomeranian overhears Archie the Afghan mention having an accident in the house, she tells everyone she knows. Soon, her whole class has heard the story—including Archie! To make things worse, Penny discovers that the story isn’t true, but Archie’s feelings are very hurt. Penny needs to put a stop to the rumour and apologize to Archie before things get out of hand.
In Penny’s Rumour, the puppies of PupPup City learn that stories have power, including the power to affect others. |
Reviews
“Fluffy, loveable pet characters in colourful surroundings introduce young readers to the damaging consequences of gossip and rumours and how powerful words can be. That, depending on how they are used, words can hurt or heal. This book is a wonderful addition to any young child's library.”
-Elke C. (Librarian)
“I have to seriously thank you...after reading this book [7 year old reader] opened up to us about a bully at school. This book made him open up. I’m blown away. Also we have never seen him so interested in a book-usually he is fidgeting and restless and not paying attention...not this time. You could see the wheels were turning in his head.”
-Leanne L. (Stepmother of reader)
"As a school counselor, I am always looking for books to help children grow in their social and emotional learning (SEL). Penny's Rumour is a great book that helps students build empathy through the story of friends, Penny and Archie. Archie is the dog behind Penny's hurtful rumour. Students were quickly engaged in the relatable story of dogs. They were curious about Penny's assumptions and quickly saw the consequences of Penny's words about her friend, Archie. The story helps children understand their actions and words have consequences that can hurt your friends and people you care about. When this happens, it is important to take ownership of your words or actions and make things right. Making things right is not easy to do, as we hear from Penny who needed courage and bravery to admit her wrongful words and actions in front of her whole class. Students learn problem solving skills in Penny's Rumour and other SEL skills that promote positive development."
-Tracey K. (BSW, School Counselor)
-Elke C. (Librarian)
“I have to seriously thank you...after reading this book [7 year old reader] opened up to us about a bully at school. This book made him open up. I’m blown away. Also we have never seen him so interested in a book-usually he is fidgeting and restless and not paying attention...not this time. You could see the wheels were turning in his head.”
-Leanne L. (Stepmother of reader)
"As a school counselor, I am always looking for books to help children grow in their social and emotional learning (SEL). Penny's Rumour is a great book that helps students build empathy through the story of friends, Penny and Archie. Archie is the dog behind Penny's hurtful rumour. Students were quickly engaged in the relatable story of dogs. They were curious about Penny's assumptions and quickly saw the consequences of Penny's words about her friend, Archie. The story helps children understand their actions and words have consequences that can hurt your friends and people you care about. When this happens, it is important to take ownership of your words or actions and make things right. Making things right is not easy to do, as we hear from Penny who needed courage and bravery to admit her wrongful words and actions in front of her whole class. Students learn problem solving skills in Penny's Rumour and other SEL skills that promote positive development."
-Tracey K. (BSW, School Counselor)
Check out the trailer for Penny's
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Bookstore
Penny's Rumour is now available in Chapters Indigo stores , Toad Hall Toys , Charleswood Veterinary Clinic and Bark Lodge in Winnipeg and at HP Tergesen & Sons in Gimli, MB!
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In STORE...
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CHARLESWOOD VETERINARY CLINIC www.charleswoodvet.com 3717 Roblin Blvd. Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3R 0E3 (204) 889-3110 |
About the author
Penelope Prince
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Penelope Prince holds a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education specializing in Kindergarten to Grade 4. Her love of animals inspired her to train as a veterinary technologist after earning her teaching degree.
Her first book, Penny’s Rumour, was inspired by her own dogs. Penelope lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with her cat, Snickers, her crested gecko, Lu, and her two Pomeranians, Prince and Penny. Follow Penelope on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook! |
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