The Lonely Penny (The Currency Crew)

The Lonely Penny (The Currency Crew)

A beautifully illustrated ryhming picture book that reminds children and adults that everyone has value, even a lonely penny. "A sweet, simple tale about finding a place to belong." - Kirkus Review "Charming story of a penny's journey through people's lives."- Book Life Reviews Rebecca McClantoc is a children's author and founder of Harbor Haven Publishing based in Daphne, Alabama. She is the creator of The Currency Crew Collection, a rhyming picture book series that helps children explore kindness, character, and social-emotional lessons through memorable coin characters. Her debut book, The Lonely Penny, recieve the Writely Literary Award and will be followed by additional tiles including The Conceited Quarter. Rebecca is passionate about encouraging kindness through storytelling and community initiatives such as her upcoming #PassThePenny movement. Penny was lonely and felt much like a stray. She longed for friendship and a home, a place where she could stay. She wondered if she was wanted or needed. She just didn’t know by the way she’d been treated. She wished she was wanted as much as a dollar. But half of that, you couldn’t even call her. While hoping for friendship and wishing for any. She heard a voice yell, “Mama! I found a Penny!”