A Picnic in October
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1999 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

A Picnic in October

Written by National Geographic Learning

A boy discovers the true meaning behind a family tradition.

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32 pages· 1,262 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD600L
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Bookroo's summary

Tony dreads the annual trip to Liberty Island, dismissing it as a pointless tradition. But as he learns the significance of the Statue of Liberty to his grandmother, he begins to see the celebration in a new light. What hidden stories and emotions will Tony uncover about his family's past and their connection to this iconic symbol of freedom? Join Tony on a journey of discovery and understanding, where history and personal legacy intertwine, revealing the profound impact of heritage and memory.

From the publisher

Tony thinks it’s dumb to go all the way to Liberty Island for a birthday picnic. But that’s before he understands what the Statue of Liberty means to Grandma.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,262
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD600L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
32256
Publication
Published
September 1, 2004
First published
January 1, 1999
Publisher
National Geographic School Pub
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152050658
LCCN
98020044
OCLC
816595982

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