My Lists
Featured Lists
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on December 1, 2013 | Preschool to Grade 4
PreS-Gr 2—This entertaining read will inform children about a common but dreaded occurrence. Nurse Penny, the lovable, fist-pumping school nurse, can tackle anything from tummy aches to bee stings. But, one afternoon the students notice that "something chased away [Nurse Penny's] smile," and they become concerned about her. She starts to head home, but then decides to use her own situation as a teachable moment at an extra-special, last-minute school assembly. Her ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2013
School nurse Penny's three "oh-so-smart students" notice she is not her optimistic, confident self. Their faith in her inspi...Log In or Sign Up to Read More




