Miss Penny Speaking

Miss Penny discovers that her forgotten birthday wasn’t quite so forgotten after all, especially when a Literary Lady arrives with the perfect surprise gift.

Miss Penny turns eight and is decidedly miffed when her special day appears to be passing without presents, cake or the birthday fuss a princess deserves.

Miss Penny discovers the comforts of a posturepedic bed, considers the indignity of getting older and explains why a princess can never have too many places to nap.

Princess Penny may be underweight, but that doesn’t mean she’ll eat just anything—fortunately, Susan seems willing to keep trying.

Princess Penny defends her reputation after Susan calls her a “scaredy-cat,” insisting she’s not frightened at all—just an exceptionally vigilant little guardian.

Miss Penny survives a whirlwind family gathering at the cottage and at home, deciding that a “zoo of humans” is far more exhausting than a zoo of dogs!

Miss Penny’s canine instincts tell her something exciting is about to happen—but is Susan going away, or are special visitors on their way?

Miss Penny’s canine instincts tell her something exciting is about to happen—but is Susan going away, or are special visitors on their way?

When Susan gets busy writing, a bored Princess Penny finds her own entertainment—and discovers a surprising connection between Lavender Cottage and Susan’s teenage years.

Miss Penny investigates a mysterious new tower fan and is convinced Susan has assembled a disaster waiting to happen.