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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1996 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
Bill and Pete
Written & illustrated by Tomie dePaola
A crocodile and his bird friend outsmart a dangerous hunter.
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32 pages· 823 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Bill the crocodile and Pete, his bird friend, navigate the challenges of crocodile school and a sinister hunter by the River Nile. As Bill faces the threat of becoming a suitcase, Pete's cleverness might be their only hope. Can this unlikely duo outsmart the Bad Guy from Cairo and keep their home safe? Join their humorous and heartwarming adventure filled with unexpected twists and the power of friendship.
From the publisher
Meet William Everett Crocodile, who spells his name Bill. Meet Pete, Bill’s best bird friend and trusty toothbrush. Together, they foil a crocodile-hunting Bad Guy, making life safer along the River Nile in his wonderfully funny tale of two memorable friends. Full color.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 823
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 500L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 19208
Publication
- Published
- July 16, 1996
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780808526841
- OCLC
- 50946537
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