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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1965 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Beef Stew
Written by Barbara Brenner · Illustrated by Catherine Siracusa
Nicky's quest for a dinner guest leads to an unexpected surprise.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 46 ratings
32 pages· 409 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Nicky's mom is cooking a massive pot of beef stew, and he's allowed to invite a friend for dinner. But when his best friend can't make it and another refuses, Nicky embarks on a humorous quest to find someone willing to share his favorite meal. As he searches, the question remains: who will join him at the table? With each attempt, the anticipation builds until an unexpected guest arrives, turning his evening into a delightful surprise. Will Nicky's dinner plans finally succeed, or will he dine alone?
From the publisher
Illus. in full color. Nicky’s mom is making so much stew that he is allowedto bring a friend home for supper. But his best friend Alec can’t come, andCarla won’t come–she hates beef stew. So Nicky begins a funny, frantic questfor someone to share his favorite dish.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 409
- Reading age
- 4–6
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 480L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.8
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 7206
Publication
- Published
- March 24, 1990
- First published
- April 12, 1965
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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