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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Barney's Horse
Written & illustrated by Syd Hoff
Part of the I Can Read series
A street peddler's life changes when progress disrupts his routine.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 106 ratings
32 pages· 453 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Barney, a kind-hearted street peddler, faces upheaval when new elevated trains scare his horse away. As he navigates this challenge, will he find a way to adapt and continue spreading joy to the children on his route? Discover how Barney's world transforms amidst the hustle of progress, with vibrant illustrations bringing his journey to life.
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
- 32
- Words
- 453
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 490L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.2
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 7251
Publication
- Published
- March 28, 1990
- First published
- January 1, 1987
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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