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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2002 · Est. 9 min read-aloud
Chicken Soup by Heart
By Esther Hershenhorn, Rosanne Litzinger (Illustrator)
A boy brews chicken soup with a secret ingredient to heal his sick sitter.
3.2/5 Goodreads · 50 ratings
32 pages· 1,064 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Rudie Dinkins faces a challenge when his beloved sitter, Mrs. Gittel, falls ill. With his mother's guidance, Rudie crafts a special chicken soup, infused with heartfelt stories and memories. As the soup simmers, Rudie hopes it will restore Mrs. Gittel, the Chicken Soup Queen, to health. Will the power of friendship and a secret recipe be enough to bring her back to her vibrant self? This heartwarming tale of love and care will leave you yearning for a bowl of 'Chicken Soup by Heart.'
From the publisher
It was a very nice Sunday in the middle of spring, in the middle of breakfast, when Rudie Dinkins heard his mama say that Rudie’s sitter, Mrs. Gittel, had the flu.With his mother’s help Rudie cooks a batch of chicken soup using Mrs. Gittel’s secret ingredient: sweet memories of their friendship! And soon Mrs. Gittel, the Chicken Soup Queen, is feeling good as new!Esther Hershenhorn’s charming and poignant story accompanied by Rosanne Litzinger’s warm, colorful illustrations will leave you craving your own tasty bowl of “Chicken Soup by Heart” in this heartwarming tale of friendship.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,064
- Reading age
- 3–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~459L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 68480
Publication
- Published
- October 1, 2002
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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