And I Mean It, Stanley
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1974 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

And I Mean It, Stanley

Written and illustrated by Crosby Bonsall

Part of the I Can Read series

A girl builds a mystery creation, but where's Stanley?

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32 pages· 145 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 300L
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Bookroo's summary

A little girl is on a mission to build something extraordinary from junk, but her friend Stanley is missing. As she works, questions arise: Who is Stanley, and why is he absent? Is she really building for herself, or is she hoping for a playmate? The suspense builds until the project nears completion, revealing unexpected surprises. Dive into this charming tale filled with mystery and playful twists, perfect for young readers eager to explore the joy of discovery and friendship.

From the publisher

Is there someone behind the fence? Or is the little girl talking to herself? Does she care about the great thing she is building? Or is she really trying to get someone to play with her?All the answers are here, in words and pictures filled with suspense and surprises. Crosby Bonsall has once again made a book that beginning readers will love, all the way through to its delightfully satisfying conclusion.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
145
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
300L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.9
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
7203
Publication
Published
April 18, 1984
First published
May 15, 1974
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064440462

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