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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985 · Est. 13 min read-aloud
Arthur's Loose Tooth
Part of the Arthur the Chimpanzee series
A chimp faces his fear of losing a tooth and discovers true bravery.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 165 ratings
63 pages· 1,618 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Arthur the chimp dreads losing his loose tooth, but with the help of his sister Violet and their babysitter, he embarks on a journey to understand what it truly means to be brave. As Arthur confronts his fears, will he find the courage he needs, or will his anxiety get the better of him? This charming tale of sibling support and personal growth invites young readers to explore the nature of bravery in everyday challenges.
From the publisher
In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 63
- Words
- 1,618
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 500L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.9
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 7304
Publication
- Published
- September 25, 1987
- First published
- October 2, 1985
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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