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Penelope and the Vase
Hardcover
Publisher: King-Lawton Publishing
Published: Oct 7 2026
Pages: 44
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
A timeless story about a little girl who learns that true beauty is not something you can see. It is a magical gift that was inside her all along.
Penelope is a sweet little girl who feels sad because she does not think she is beautiful. Determined to change, she begins a magical journey that leads her to the most surprising discovery of all.
When you notice the things you can control, your kindness, your courage and your fun, you see why you are special. That is the real magic.
This heartwarming picture book is a gentle reminder that the greatest gift a child can find is already inside them.
WHO IT IS FOR
A picture book for ages 4 to 8, and up to 10 for independent readers. Written for any child who has looked in the mirror and wished something about themselves were different.
WHAT IT IS FOR
Perfect for bedtime snuggles or classroom read-alouds. A meaningful gift that builds confidence and self-esteem, and a gentle starting point for conversations about self-worth, kindness and courage.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Danyail Lawton wrote the first version of this story in the ninth grade. Her teacher left a yellow sticky note on it telling her it was good. She kept that note through 23 years in the United States Air Force, five military moves and four overseas deployments, and finished the book 29 years later. Penelope and the Vase is the result.
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