Ben's Dream
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1982 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Ben's Dream

Written and illustrated by Chris Van Allsburg

A dream takes Ben on a watery journey past submerged wonders.

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32 pages· 278 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 540L· AR 2.4 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Ben dreams of his house floating through a world submerged in floodwaters, drifting past iconic monuments. As rain pours down, he embarks on a surreal journey, questioning reality and the power of dreams. What truths lie beneath the surface of this watery adventure?

From the publisher

On a terrifically rainy day, Ben has a dream in which he and his house float by the monuments of the world, half submerged in flood-water.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1982)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
278
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
540L
AR book level
2.4
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
69055
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~N
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
April 26, 1982
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395320846

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