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Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!

by Geoffrey Hayes

Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! by Geoffrey Hayes is assigned in US schools at grades k–2. It appears across 2 curriculum references and 1 state, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range
Grades K–2
Pages
38
Reading time
about 40 minutes (est.)
First published
2009
ISBN-13
9781954084216
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About this book

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winner "A perfect example of a graphic novel designed just for young readers...Children will connect with the realistic dialogue and page-turning appeal of the story. They will be thrilled to enter the world of graphic novels."—American Library Association "Young children will love the graphic-novel format and the sweet, charming illustrations will draw them into the narrative. Fans of Geoffrey Hayes's popular Benny and Penny in Just Pretend won't be disappointed with this sequel."—School Library Journal Benny and his sister Penny know it’s wrong to sneak into someone else’s backyard but their mysterious new neighbor—or is it a monster?—may be a thief. They go snooping and discover a lot about themselves and…a new friend.Bestselling children’s artist Geoffrey Hay

Where this book is assigned

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Common questions

What grade level is Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!?
Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades K–2. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!?
It takes about 40 minutes to read Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! (38 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 40 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Benny and Penny in the Big No-No!?
Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! appears on reading lists for Garden State Children's Book Award, Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! banned in schools?
Benny and Penny in the Big No-No! does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Why this book is on this list

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades K–2 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 2 curricula on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Cited in 1 state ELA framework or DOE list (see citations above).
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
Tagged for: award-winner, book-club.