Penny Draws a First Crush
Penny Draws a First Crush by Sara Shepard is the sixth installment in a humorous and heartfelt series that features a girl who doodles to manage her anxiety. Published by Penguin Group on July 15, 2025, this 208-page book is written in English and explores the challenges faced by fifth grader Penny Lowry as she navigates an after-school etiquette class. The class introduces her to new worries, from proper table manners to the complexities of thank-you notes, all while she grapples with an anonymous crush.
In this edition, readers will find Penny’s journey relatable as she confronts the pressures of growing up and social interactions. The story delves into themes of friendship and social skills, highlighting how Penny relies on her dog Cosmo and her friends to cope with her feelings. As she learns about etiquette, she also questions her readiness to embrace the changes that come with growing up, making this book a thoughtful exploration of childhood experiences.
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The sixth book in the humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated series about a girl who doodles to cope with her anxiety, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard.
When fifth grader Penny Lowry and her friends learn they will be attending an after-school etiquette class, it brings up a whole new wave of worries for Penny: who knew there were so many ways to make a bed improperly? Or to pass the bread the wrong way at dinner? Yikes!
Even worse, in a lesson on how to write thank-you cards, Penny receives an anonymous note from someone who clearly has a crush on her! Penny isn’t ready to have a crush on anyone AT ALL. But should she be? And what about everyone else in her grade? The purpose of etiquette class is to teach kids how to behave like grown-ups. But what if Penny isn’t ready to grow up yet?
It’s all a lot to handle, but luckily Penny has her dog Cosmo, her friends, and her love of drawings to get her through!
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