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Picture Book · Graphic novel · Ages 3–5 · 2016 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
Barnacle Is Bored
Written & illustrated by Jonathan Fenske
Barnacle craves excitement, but learns thrilling isn't always better.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,180 ratings
40 pages· 101 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Barnacle is tired of his monotonous life under the pier, longing for excitement. When a vibrant fish swims by, Barnacle envies its seemingly adventurous life. But as events unfold, Barnacle discovers that excitement might not be all it's cracked up to be. Dive into this playful tale that turns boredom on its head and reveals the unexpected twists of seeking thrills.
From the publisher
Barnacle is bored. Bored. Bored. Bored.Barnacle is stuck on the underside of a pier, wishing he had something to do. Every day is exactly the same. The tide comes in and Barnacle gets wet. The tide goes out and Barnacle dries off. Boring! Barnacle wants something EXCITING to happen. Then a colorful fish swims by. Barnacle bets the fish doesn’t have a boring life. In the end, it turns out exciting isn’t always better. . . This picture book is an irreverent and playful answer to any child’s declaration of boredom!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 101
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 240L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1
- F&P level
- ~H
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 182195
Publication
- Published
- April 26, 2016
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780545865043
- LCCN
- 2015029064
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