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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2017 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Charlotte and the Rock
Written by Stephen W. Martin · Illustrated by Samantha Cotterill
A girl receives a rock as a pet. Can it love her back?
32 pages· 288 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Charlotte dreams of a pet, but her birthday surprise is a rock. Disappointed yet determined, she treats it like a real companion. As she pours her heart into this unlikely friendship, she wonders if her rock can somehow return her affection. Can a simple stone hold the key to unexpected love and companionship? Discover the magic in the mundane as Charlotte's imagination transforms her world.
From the publisher
An unexpected friendship forms between a girl and her pet rock in this charming story that’s perfect for fans of What Pet Should I Get?
Charlotte has always really wanted a pet, so when her parents present her with one for her birthday she expects a cat, dog, or maybe a bird. Instead, she receives a rock. Rocks can’t cuddle, fetch, or even help her eat her vegetables, but that doesn’t stop Charlotte from loving her rock as if he were real. If only he could love her back…or can he?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 288
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD510L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.9
out of 7
6.0
“When a little girl wishes for a pet, and her parents get her a rock, she chooses to look on the bright side and ends up loving her pet rock so much. Little did she, or her parents, know that the rock was actually a dinosaur egg! This book has darling illustrations to go along with its fun story and unexpected ending.”
B is for Bookworm
Trusted reviewer
5.8
“A story about a girl who makes the best of a somewhat disappointing situation. I found it playful and creative and enjoyed the comical twist at the end.”
Mr. Staccato
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.3
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 188791
Publication
- Published
- March 14, 2017
- Publisher
- Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
- Text details
- Text set in Metallophile Sp8.
- Illustration details
- The art was created using a nib pen and ink on watercolor paper and digitally colored.
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781101993897
- LCCN
- 2016001609
- OCLC
- 951915830
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