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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2009 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
A Friend's Tale
Written by Daniel Kirk
Book #2 in the Library Mouse series
A secretive library mouse risks exposure to help a boy create a book.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 737 ratings
32 pages· 1,233 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Sam, a secretive library mouse, leaves his stories for children to discover. When young Tom stumbles upon Sam's hidden nook, he needs a partner for a book-making project. Can they collaborate without revealing Sam's identity? This enchanting tale of friendship and creativity will captivate aspiring authors and illustrators, as Sam and Tom navigate the challenges of working together while keeping Sam's secret safe. Will their partnership flourish, or will Sam's hidden world be exposed?
From the publisher
Celebrated writer and illustrator Daniel Kirk brings to life the joys of reading, writing, and sharing in this all-new Library Mouse adventure. Sam the library mouse loves to write, and the children love his little books, which he leaves on the library shelves for them to find. But no one at the library has ever met him. When Tom can’t find a partner for a book-making assignment and finds Sam’s secret hole behind the children’s reference section, will the pair be able to work together, or will Sam’s secret identity be spoiled forever? A heartwarming tale about collaboration and creative ambitions, this book will enchant any young aspiring author or illustrator. F&P level: L F&P genre: F
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,233
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- NC760L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.9
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 129024
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 2009
- Publisher
- Abrams Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780810989276
- LCCN
- 2008024686
- OCLC
- 236142579
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