Arthur's Great Big Valentine
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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989 · Est. 26 min read

Arthur's Great Big Valentine

Written and illustrated by Lillian Hoban

Part of the Arthur the Chimpanzee series

A friendship is tested on a wintry Valentine's Day. Can a little brother mend the rift?

3.6 Goodreads · 132 ratings
64 pages· 1,533 words· Est. 26 min read· 410L
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Bookroo's summary

Arthur faces a lonely Valentine's Day after a spat with his best friend, Norman. As snow falls, Arthur wonders if their friendship is lost forever. But when Norman's little brother steps in, there's hope for reconciliation. Will the chill of winter give way to the warmth of friendship once more? Discover how a small gesture can bridge the gap between two friends in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

“[In] this lovely valentine from Hoban to all beginning readers, a minor squabble with his best friend, Norman, has left Arthur all alone this wintry Valentine’s Day [until] Norman’s little brother saves the day, and the two best friends are reunited. This title will warm up any snowy, blustery day.”–SLJ.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
1,533
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
410L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~L
Scholastic level
K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
105696
Publication
Published
February 14, 1991
First published
January 1, 1989
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064441490
LCCN
88021202
OCLC
23236318

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