Abner & Ian Get Right-Side Up
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Abner & Ian Get Right-Side Up

Written by Dave Eggers · Illustrated by Laura Park

Two characters are stuck sideways in a book. Can readers help them get upright?

3.8 Goodreads · 425 ratings
80 pages· 840 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· ~220L
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Abner and Ian find themselves stuck sideways in their own picture book, unable to start their story. Ian battles dizziness and fear, while Abner devises a plan involving reader interaction. But the solution might not be as straightforward as it seems. With humor and unexpected twists, this interactive adventure invites readers to shake and turn the book, promising a delightful and surprising journey. Will Abner's plan work, or is there a different way to set things right?

From the publisher

Abner and Ian are stuck sideways in this clever picture book created by a bestselling, acclaimed author and cartoonist—and perfect for fans of Elephant & Piggie and Press Here. Abner and Ian are stuck sideways on the pages of their debut picture book. They can’t start the story like this! Ian is trying to be brave, despite his dizziness and fear of heights. But don’t worry, because Abner has a plan: Readers will shake and turn the book until they get right side up! Sounds easy, right? Think again, because the real solution may be the opposite of what you’d expect. With the odd couple wit of Elephant & Piggie, the interactive appeal of Press Here, and a timeless charm all their own, Abner & Ian offer readers of all ages eighty pages of fast-paced fun with a surprising and rewarding twist.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
80
Words
840
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~220L
Themes & topics
Books about mice, hamster, guinea pigs, etc.Books about books and readingBooks about ducksBooks about ducks, geese, and swansBooks about prairie dogs
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
507359
Publication
Published
May 14, 2019
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316485869

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