Buzzy Had a Little Lamb
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2005 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Buzzy Had a Little Lamb

Written by Harriet Ziefert · Illustrated by Emily Bolam

A child faces school without their beloved toy. How will they cope?

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32 pages· 411 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~330L
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Bookroo's summary

Buzzy, a young donkey, takes his cherished toy lamb everywhere. But when school begins, Lamb must stay behind. As Buzzy grapples with leaving his comfort object, he must find a way to face this new challenge. Will he discover the courage to embrace school without his constant companion? This heartwarming tale explores the universal childhood fear of separation and the journey towards independence, offering comfort and reassurance to young readers embarking on their own school adventures.

From the publisher

Buzzy the donkey takes his toy lamb with him everywhere he goes. But when he starts school his lamb can’t go with him. This story focuses on the childhood fear of leaving a beloved toy behind, allowing young readers to master the pain of loss by actively constructing a solution.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
411
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~330L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.4
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
89522
Publication
Published
March 31, 2005
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781593540685

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