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The Penny and the Paper Airplane (Large Print Edition)
Paperback
Publisher: Penny Path Press
Published: Dec 30 2025
Pages: 58
Weight: 0.36
Height: 0.15 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
What if the luck you're looking for is already inside you?
Eli finds a shiny penny and wonders if it will bring him luck. He needs it now more than ever. His paper airplanes will not fly like they used to, and the Great Paper Airplane Contest is just around the corner. With his confidence shaken, he begins to wonder whether luck is the only way he can succeed.
With encouragement from a loyal friend, he remembers something important. The skills he has built and the belief he needs have been inside him all along. As the contest unfolds, the boy discovers that success does not come from luck. Success comes from perseverance, confidence, and trusting yourself.
In a thoughtful and heartwarming ending, he decides to leave the penny behind for another child who might need the same reminder.
Perfect for children ages 4 to 8, this beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates:
- Self-confidence and resilience
- Friendship and encouragement
- Growth mindset and perseverance
- Kindness and paying it forward
Pair this story with The Penny and the Paper Airplane Coloring Book, an activity companion that helps children explore the book's themes through coloring and hands-on paper airplane making.
Tales of the Traveling Penny is a picture book series that follows a special penny as it travels from person to person, helping each one discover the power they already have inside.
Ideal for classroom read-alouds, bedtime stories, and meaningful conversations about believing in yourself.
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