It is laughable for many of us to imagine that we could buy a pony ride, ten minutes of parking time, three jawbreakers or perform repairs with a penny. We can't imagine it, but many of our older generation can. In fact, they do not have to imagine. They remember. Drawing on her experiences, interviews and research, Harris recounts stories of the Canadian penny that are both heartwarmingly nostalgic and pragmatic. little copper pennies portrays adventures of the soon-to-be-eliminated coin and its once-upon-a-time worth in trade and pastimes. Yet this book is more than just memories. It is a legacy with a message. Through the debates and facts, the author not only hones in the riches-to-rags life of the penny steeped in Canadian history, her experience as a school teacher also motivates us to acquire knowledge, to remember and to acquaint the new generations of the little coin's power. You'll be moved by the stories, conveyed to the past, and inspired to appreciate the penny through new eyes.