A Promise Is a Promise
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

A Promise Is a Promise

By Knister, Eve Tharlet (Illustrator)

A marmot learns about friendship and renewal through a dandelion's cycle of life.

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32 pages· 426 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bruno the marmot wakes from hibernation to find a beautiful dandelion outside his burrow. They become inseparable friends, but as summer arrives, the dandelion asks Bruno to trust her and let her seeds fly. Heartbroken by her absence, Bruno faces loneliness until the next spring. Upon waking, he discovers a wondrous surprise that teaches him about the enduring cycle of life and the true meaning of giving. Will Bruno find joy in the unexpected gift left by his friend? This touching tale explores themes of friendship, trust, and renewal.

From the publisher

Bruno the marmot hibernates all winter, and upon waking in the spring, he discovers the most beautiful dandelion outside his burrow. The two quickly become friends, playing together every day. But when summer comes, the dandelion asks Bruno to trust her, so he obliges her request to blow her seeds away into the wind. Devastated that his friend is no longer with him, Bruno is lonely until next winter’s hibernation. When he wakes again, he discovers that an amazing surprise sprouted while he slept. Here is an adorable book about the meaning of giving that will warm the hearts of young and old alike. ?This sweet, deceptively simple story effectively portrays the cycle of life to young children, . . . imparting a sense of hope and wonder.? ?Kirkus Reviews

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
426
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~401L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about springBooks about mammalsBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
111584
Publication
Published
June 8, 2006
First published
January 1, 2006
Publisher
Minedition
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698400405

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