Barnacle Is Bored
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Barnacle Is Bored

Written and illustrated by Jonathan Fenske

Barnacle craves excitement, but learns thrilling isn't always better.

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40 pages· 101 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 240L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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