Bea & Mr. Jones
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1982 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Bea & Mr. Jones

Written by Amy Schwartz

A bored girl and her dad swap lives, upending kindergarten and office life.

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32 pages· 779 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~550L
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Bookroo's summary

Bea Jones is tired of kindergarten, and her father is weary of office life. In a whimsical twist, they decide to swap roles. As Bea navigates the corporate world and her dad tackles kindergarten, chaos and hilarity ensue. Will they find excitement in their new roles, or will they long for their old lives? Discover how this unexpected switch changes their perspectives and brings fresh adventures to their everyday routines.

From the publisher

Bea Jones is bored with kindergarten. Really bored. Her dad is fed up with being stuck in an office. Really, really fed up. So Bea and Mr. Jones decide to change places. Neither kindergarten nor the office will ever be the same. Originally published in 1982, Bea and Mr. Jones, Amy Schwartz’s unforgettable debut picture book, was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year and a Reading Rainbow selection. Now back with a fresh design, this charming favorite will inspire a new generation of children to see everyday life in a whole new light.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
779
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~550L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
61658
Publication
Published
September 1, 2006
First published
January 1, 1982
Publisher
HMH Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152058111

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