Acorn Was a Little Wild
Acorn Was a Little Wild

Acorn Was a Little Wild

Written by Jen Arena & illustrated by Jessica Gibson
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.97
4 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
14
Words per page
AD630L
Lexile measure
Mar 15, 2022
Publication date

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Jory John’s Bad Seed series meets After the Fall by Dan Santat in this charming picture book about a young acorn’s grand adventure and the incredible transformation that follows. Acorn is a little wild, and from his oak tree perch, he longs for adventure. When he’s the first of his friends to jump off the oak tree, he’s on his way into the wide world, full of new experiences that fill his little heart with excitement! But when a squirrel buries Acorn deep underground, the thrill-seeking Acorn finds himself forced to stay still, in the darkness, for a long time. To turn this biggest setback into a wild adventure, Acorn may have to change from the inside out.

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      Author
      Jen Arena

      Jen Arena is lucky to have been surrounded by great children’s books her whole life. As a teenager, she worked at a children’s-only independent bookstore in Pennsylvania, and after graduating from college, she made her way to New York City, where she found a job in children’s book publishing, working as an editor for Putnam, Golden Books, and Random House. She’s now a full-time author and freelance editor and has written many books for kids, including Besos for Baby, 100 Snowmen, Lady Liberty’s Holiday, Marta Big and Small, and Sleep Tight Snow White. Jen lives in Tampa, Florida.

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      Jessica Gibson

      Jessica Gibson is a mostly self-taught freelance illustrator who graduated from Wayne County Community College with an associate of arts degree. Though she primarily illustrates children’s books, Jessica also creates artwork for magazines and has an interest in character design. With a pen and tablet by her side, she loves creating adorable, whimsical, and sometimes quirky illustrations, ready to brighten up everyone’s heart. You can visit her at www.jessicamgibson.com.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781534483156
    Publication Date
    March 15, 2022
    Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    March 15, 2022
    Page Count
    40
    Words Per Page
    14
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2021009689
    Lexile® Level
    AD630L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~O
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.1

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