Lilly's Big Day: The #1 New York Times Bestseller About a Flower Girl, Weddings, and the Power of Friendship

Lilly's Big Day: The #1 New York Times Bestseller About a Flower Girl, Weddings, and the Power of Friendship

<p>Lilly, the star of <em>Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse</em>; <em>Julius, the Baby of the World</em>; and <em>Chester's Way</em>, 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 #1 <em>New York Times</em> bestseller by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes.</p><p>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, <em>thinks</em> she 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, <em>Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse</em>.</p>