Benny McBride starts his day with five new pennies and is determined to spend them all. His mother wants him to buy something beautiful. His brother wants something good to eat. His sister wants something nice to wear. Benny knows his dog and cat would like something too. With the help of generous and thoughtful neighbors, Benny fulfills each request with a penny and arrives home loaded with five but simple gifts.

A Moonbeam Gold Award winner. With vibrant illustrations by Caldecott Medalist Azarian, this acclaimed book explains what must happen before food gets to readers' tables. This expanded edition includes bonus information about school gardens and the national farm-to-school movement. Full color.