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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2007 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
A Seed Is Sleepy
Written by Dianna Aston · Illustrated by Sylvia Long
Part of the Nature Books series
Discover the surprising world of seeds in this poetic exploration.
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40 pages· 577 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into the intricate world of seeds with this beautifully illustrated book. Children will uncover fascinating facts about seeds and plants, sparking curiosity and wonder. Perfect for home or classroom reading, this poetic journey reveals the hidden complexities and surprises of nature's tiny powerhouses. What secrets do these seeds hold?
"A seed is sleepy. It lies there, tucked inside its flower, on its cone, or beneath the soil. Snug. Still."
— from the book
From the publisher
This gorgeous book from award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston offers children a beautiful and informative look at the intricate, complex, and often surprising world of seeds. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts, making it perfect reading material at home or in the classroom.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 577
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD750L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 108643
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2007
- First published
- March 1, 2007
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- Calligraphy by Anne Robin.
- Illustration details
- The illustrations in this book are rendered in ink and watercolor
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780811855204
- LCCN
- 2006013302
- OCLC
- 904081646
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