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readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
3.0
Young pet owners will understand when Penny can't bring her beloved dog Jelly to a special evening.
k_b00kish's review against another edition
3.0
Cute picture book about a girl trying to figure out how to bring her dog to a slumber party
jshettel's review against another edition
4.0
Penny is excited to go an Under the Stars sleepover at the Community Center, but when she finds out she can't take her beloved dog Jelly along, she hatches a plan. Very cute.
agudenburr's review against another edition
4.0
A very cute book on how a girl doesn't want to go to a sleepover without her favorite pet jelly. She tries making a replacement but it isn't the same! Good for older kids.
scostner's review against another edition
4.0
The lovable duo of Penny and Jelly are back. This time they are excited about a sleepover at the community center. They plug in their home planetarium and practice finding constellations together. (The Dog Star, Sirius, is their favorite.) But as Penny makes a list of everything she needs to pack for the night, she notices that no pets are allowed. What can she do? With her usual determination and creativity, Penny tries to make a substitute Jelly to take with her. But none of the fake Jellys come out right. Not the one made of a fleece blanket, or cotton balls, or buttons, or... When it is time to leave, her "backpack was full, but Penny felt empty without Jelly." What a perfect description of how it feels to try and do a fun activity without your best friend there with you. As usual, Penny finds the perfect solution, and the night ends with "a constellation of friends, surrounded by a galaxy of Jellys."
Just as in their previous story, The School Show, Penny has enough perseverance and energy for several girls and Jelly is a faithful companion throughout everything. I love the variety of materials that are used to create one substitute Jelly after another. I can picture a class having their own Jelly creation station and then the students having an art show of their efforts. The illustrations are just as wonderful a match for the text as they were in the first book. I'm still amazed at the way Thyra can get Jelly's face to show so much expression. The forlorn look as Penny heads toward the door with her backpack is enough to break my heart (even though I was sure Penny would figure out a solution). And the end papers with the constellations are beautiful.
Highly recommended - a great story about friendship, creativity, and problem-solving. Readers who enjoy stories like Fancy Nancy will find a new favorite in Penny & Jelly.
Just as in their previous story, The School Show, Penny has enough perseverance and energy for several girls and Jelly is a faithful companion throughout everything. I love the variety of materials that are used to create one substitute Jelly after another. I can picture a class having their own Jelly creation station and then the students having an art show of their efforts. The illustrations are just as wonderful a match for the text as they were in the first book. I'm still amazed at the way Thyra can get Jelly's face to show so much expression. The forlorn look as Penny heads toward the door with her backpack is enough to break my heart (even though I was sure Penny would figure out a solution). And the end papers with the constellations are beautiful.
Highly recommended - a great story about friendship, creativity, and problem-solving. Readers who enjoy stories like Fancy Nancy will find a new favorite in Penny & Jelly.
fernthepanda's review against another edition
4.0
An adorable story of a girl and her dog. Great illustrations and story. But can we all take a moment to acknowledge the sheer talent and creativity of Penny. Those were some impressive substitute Jellies.
jmshirtz's review against another edition
5.0
This was cute! I expected Penny to try to find a way to smuggle Jelly in rather than create different versions of her, but I like this version better. :)
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