Beatrice Doesn't Want To
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1981 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Beatrice Doesn't Want To

Written by Laura Numeroff · Illustrated by Lynn Munsinger

Can Beatrice find joy in a world of books she resists?

4.5/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 855 ratings
32 pages· 552 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 460L
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Bookroo's summary

Beatrice dreads the library trips with her brother Henry, avoiding books and story hour at all costs. But on the third visit, something unexpected captures her interest. Will this discovery change her view on reading forever? Dive into Beatrice's journey to see if she can find her own story in a place she least expects.

From the publisher

On the third afternoon of going to the library with her brother Henry, Beatrice finally finds something she enjoys doing.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
552
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
460L
Themes & topics
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Reviews

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~M
Scholastic level
I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
82078
Publication
Published
January 1, 2008
First published
January 1, 1981
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763638436
OCLC
231039752

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