Bill and Pete
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1996 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Bill and Pete

Written and 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· 500L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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