Andy, That's My Name
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1973 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Andy, That's My Name

Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola

A little kid uses letters to outsmart the big kids.

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32 pages· 90 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· 210L
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Bookroo's summary

Andy, the smallest kid on the block, carries a wagon of letters spelling his name. When the big kids want to play with his letters, Andy faces exclusion. But what happens when Andy decides to take his letters and leave? Discover how a little creativity can change the game in this charming tale of wit and friendship.

From the publisher

A little kid who wants to play the big kids uses the alphabet and spelling to get his way in this classic story from Strega Nona author and illustrator Tomie dePaola, now featuring a new cover and refreshed artwork.

Andy may be the littlest kid on the block, but he’s very important. Andy has a wagon full of letters that spell his name, and he takes it with him wherever he goes. When the big kids decide that using Andy’s letters would be a lot of fun, Andy is left out of the game. But what can the big kids do if Andy takes his name and heads for home?

Originally published in 1973, this classic picture book from the legendary Tomie dePaola now features refreshed artwork and a new cover.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
90
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
210L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.8
F&P level
~G
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
32133
Publication
Published
October 13, 2015
First published
January 1, 1973
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481442336

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