Clay Boy
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$1697
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· AD320L
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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
Themes & topics
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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
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688144098
LCCN
96033820
OCLC
34357181

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