Because
What's Because About
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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This book may inspire a young one to be interested in music. It would be fun to look up both pieces listed in the book and listen to them together.
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The Creatives Behind the Book
Mo Willems knows a Good Idea when he sees one. A three-time Caldecott Honor winner (for Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, Knuffle Bunny, and Knuffle Bunny Too), he also won two Geisel Medals and two Geisel Honors for his Elephant and Piggie books. His books are perennial New York Times bestsellers, including Knuffle Bunny Free, Hooray for Amanda & Her Alligator!, and the Cat the Cat series. Before he turned to making picture books, Mo was a writer and animator on Sesame Street, where he won six Emmys. Mo lives with his family in Massachusetts.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781368019019
- Publication Date
- March 5, 2019
- Publisher
- Hyperion Books for Children
- Original Publication Date
- March 5, 2019
- Page Count
- 40
- Words Per Page
- 8
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 3 - 6 years
- Lexile® Level
- AD820L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~S
- ATOS® Book Level
- 3.4
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 501729
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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