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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Clay Boy
Written by Mirra Ginsburg · Illustrated by Jos A Smith
A clay boy's endless hunger meets its match in a clever goat.
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32 pages· 597 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a lively retelling of a Russian folktale, a boy made of clay consumes everything in his path. But when a spirited goat stands in his way, his insatiable appetite faces an unexpected challenge. Can the goat outsmart the ravenous boy, or will the village be devoured? Discover the vibrant clash between hunger and wit in this captivating tale.
From the publisher
An insatiable boy made of clay devours everything in sight until a fiesty goat ruins his appetite. Vibrant paintings invigorate this retelling of a Russian folktale.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 597
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD320L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~J
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 19931
Publication
- Published
- May 30, 1997
- First published
- May 1, 1993
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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