Beautiful Hands
Beautiful Hands
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Beautiful Hands

Written by Bret Baumgarten
Hardcover
$17.99
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2 - 8
Reading age
40
Page count
AD300L
Lexile measure
Sep 29, 2015
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This colorful concept book reveals an illustrative surprise and reading delight with every turn of the page. Little hands can do so many wonderful things: plant ideas; stretch imaginations; and reach for dreams. Parents and educators will enjoy sharing the word play with young readers. Children will revel in the spectacular art created using thumb- and hand-prints. The book’s uplifting message will rouse and motivate, leaving no heart untouched. Based on co-author Bret Baumgarten’s experience of holding his daughter’s hands every morning and asking her, What will your beautiful hands do today?, this book was created to inspire children everywhere to use their power to help themselves and others achieve their dreams. Co-authored and illustrated by Kathryn Otoshi (One, Zero, Two), it is sure to charm.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780990799306
    Publication Date
    September 29, 2015
    Publisher
    Blue Dot Press
    Page Count
    40
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    2 - 8 years
    Lexile® Level
    AD300L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~J
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~2.3

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