Beard Boy
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2016 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Beard Boy

By John Flannery, Steven Weinberg (Illustrator)

A boy's quest for a beard leads to a creative solution.

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.5/5 Goodreads · 169 ratings
32 pages· 382 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Ben dreams of having a beard like his dad and the bewhiskered folks in town. Despite his efforts, his face remains smooth. When his dad suggests patience, Ben takes matters into his own hands with a marker. Will this bold move bring him closer to his dream or lead to unexpected consequences? Discover the heartwarming and humorous journey of a boy determined to grow up too fast, and the father who helps him find the perfect solution.

From the publisher

Young Ben wants to be just like his awesome dad—bearded.

Ben wants a beard. All the most boss people in his town have them. The baker, the barbers, the butcher, they’re all bewhiskered—even the old lady who waits at the bus stop has one. Most of all though, Ben wants a beard just like his dad.

He tries his best to start on some scruff, but nothing works quite right. And when his dad explains he might have to wait ’til he’s older for a beard of his own, he decides to take some more permanent action—with a marker that is. In the end, Ben and his dad find the perfect solution in this hilarious and heartwarming picture book celebrating the bond between father and son.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
382
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD530L
Themes & topics
Books about growing upBooks about problem solvingBooks about coping with failureBooks about familyBooks about parents
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.3
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
183347
Publication
Published
January 1, 2016
First published
May 10, 2016
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399173363

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