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Because

Written and illustrated by Mo Willems
Hardcover
$17.99
$16.97
3 - 6
Reading age
40
Page count
8
Words per page
~511L
Lexile measure
Mar 5, 2019
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Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl’s journey to center stage. Illustrator Amber Ren brings Willems’ music to life, conducting a stunning picture book debut.

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Book Details

ISBN
9781368019019
Publication Date
March 5, 2019
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Page Count
40
Words Per Page
8
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
3 - 6 years
Est. Lexile® Level
~511L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~N
ATOS® Book Level
3.4
Accelerated Reader® Points
0.5
Accelerated Reader Quiz
501729
Accelerated Reader Interest Level
LG

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