A Bad, Bad Day
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Board Book · Ages 2–6 · 1989 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

A Bad, Bad Day

By Kirsten Hall, Laura Rader (Illustrator)

A bad day turns unexpectedly good in this rhyming tale for young readers.

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32 pages· 62 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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In a whimsical rhyming adventure, a young child faces a day filled with mishaps and surprises. As the day unfolds, what seems like a series of unfortunate events transforms into unexpected joys. With engaging flash cards and vocabulary activities, this story not only entertains but also supports early reading skills. Will the child discover that even the worst days can end on a high note? Perfect for preschoolers and kindergarteners, this tale encourages resilience and optimism, inviting young readers to find the silver lining in every cloud.

From the publisher

With inspiring and educational stories, Scholastic’s Hello Reader series caters to the spectrum of reading abilities among beginning readers. My First Hello Readers use basic words to reinforce phonics and sight vocabulary. The books at this level offer punch-out flash cards plus six additional pages of skill-building activities. Levels 1 - 4 combine a greater vocabulary and longer sentence length. Each book has an introductory letter from an education specialist guiding parents on how to help their children learn to read. Preschool - Kindergarten.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
62
Reading age
2–6
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
BR140L
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about schoolBooks about childhoodBooks about morning routines
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.3
F&P level
~E
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
155504
Publication
Published
January 1, 1995
First published
June 1, 1989
Publisher
Scholastic
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780590254960

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