Chester's Way
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Chester's Way

Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes

Three friends navigate their relationships and individuality as they grow and learn together.

4.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,981 ratings
32 pages· 1,005 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· 570L
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Bookroo's summary

Chester and Wilson are inseparable, sharing every habit and routine. Their world is perfectly synchronized until Lilly, a spirited newcomer with her own unique ways, moves in. As Lilly's vibrant personality disrupts their orderly lives, Chester faces the challenge of embracing change and discovering the beauty of new friendships. Will Chester and Wilson adapt to Lilly's influence, or will their bond be tested? This charming tale explores the joys of friendship and the courage to try new things.

From the publisher

Chester and Wilson had their own way of doing things, and they did everything together. When they cut their sandwiches, it was always diagonally. When they rode their bikes, they always used had signals. If Chester was hungry, Wilson was too. They were two of a kind, and that’s the way it was - until indomitable Lilly, who had “her” own way of doing things, moved into the neighborhood.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
1,005
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
9114
Publication
Published
September 22, 1997
First published
August 15, 1988
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688154721
LCCN
87014882
OCLC
166351401

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