Lilly's Big Day [Paperback]

Lilly, the star ofLilly's Purple Plastic Purse;Julius, the Baby of the World; andChester's Way, rises to the occasion as only Lilly can, turning heartbreak into wedding cake (a delicious three-tiered frosted Swiss cheese, no less), and disappointment into friendship. This is the paperback edition of the acclaimed #1New York Timesbestseller by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.

What is the single most thrilling thing that could happen to Lilly in her whole entire life? Her favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger, is getting married, and Lilly is going to be his flower girl! Well, Lilly,thinksshe is going to be his flower girl. It turns out that Mr. Slinger's niece Ginger is the official flower girl. But Lilly wasn't called "the Scarlett O'Hara of the elementary school set" without reason. This award-winning and beautifully illustrated picture book about friendship, perseverance, loyalty, love, weddings, and family is the companion to the bestselling classic,Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse.

Get ready for the biggest day of Lilly's life!

Lilly's favorite teacher, Mr. Slinger, is getting married, and Lilly has exciting plans. She is going to be the flower girl at the wedding! At least shethinksshe is. . . . Oh, dear. It turns out that Mr. Slinger's niece, Ginger, is going to be the flower girl.

But Lilly rises to the occasion as only Lilly can, turning heartbreak into wedding cake (a delicious three-tiered frosted Swiss cheese, no less) and disappointment into friendship.

Lilly is one of the great female characters in literaturelike Anna Karenina with whiskers or Scarlett OHara with paws.Caldecott Award winner Kevin Henkes once again demonstrates perfect pitch for the emotional lives of the very young. Lilly, of course, understands the true truth: the flower girl is more important than the bride.