Charlotte and the Rock
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$1797
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?

5.9/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 749 ratings
32 pages· 288 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD510L
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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
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

Reviews

5.9

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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

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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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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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