Lilly's Big Day

Lilly, the star of Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse, finds out that her favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger, is getting married and she’s going to be the flower girl. Or is she? A PERFECT PICTURE BOOK: Lilly’s Big Day is simply wonderful. With a deft hand Kevin has written a humorous, smart story and painted some of the richest and funniest paintings of his career. The result is a completely satisfying picture book. The perfect gift for any flower girl as a memento of the big day! Quotes: Lilly is one of the great female characters in literature-like Anna Karenina with whiskers or Scarlett O’Hara with paws. – USA Today Caldecott Award winner Kevin Henkes once again demonstrates perfect pitch for the emotional lives of the very young. Lilly, of course, understands the true truth: the flower girl is more important than the bride. – Chicago Tribune Awards/ Bestseller Lists for this Title: School Library Journal Best Book ALA Notable Children’s Book Charlotte Zolotow Award Honor Book ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice