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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1952 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
A Hole Is to Dig
Written by Ruth Krauss · Illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Explore the whimsical world of holes and their surprising uses.
4.2 Goodreads · 2,547 ratings
48 pages· 475 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~260L
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into a playful exploration of holes, where each definition offers a new twist. From unexpected falls to cozy mouse homes, discover the humor in everyday voids. What else could a hole be?
From the publisher
What is a hole?
A hole is when you step in it
you go down
A hole is
for a mouse
to live in.
And, of course,a hole is to dig.
This is the funniest book
of definitions you’ll ever read!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 475
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~260L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.1
- F&P level
- ~I
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 43238
Publication
- Published
- September 7, 1989
- First published
- June 1, 1952
- Publisher
- Harpercoll
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780064432054
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