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Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 1989 · Est. 26 min read
Arthur's Great Big Valentine
Written & 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?
3.6/5 Goodreads · 131 ratings
64 pages· 1,533 words· Est. 26 min read
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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
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The fine print
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
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