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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1979
"Could Be Worse!"
Written & illustrated by James Stevenson
Part of the Reading Rainbow series
Grandpa's incredible tale changes everything.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 475 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Mary Ann and Louie find Grandpa dull, always saying, "Could be worse." But when he spins an astonishing story of adventure, their perception shifts. Is there more to Grandpa than meets the eye? Discover the truth behind his incredible tale and see if the unflappable old man has a surprising side. What could possibly make them rethink everything they thought they knew about him?
From the publisher
To Mary Ann and Louie, Grandpa is pretty boring. No matter what happens, he always said the same thing: “Could be worse.” The dog ate the sofa kitchen? “Could be worse.” The bike has a flat. “Could be worse.” Then one day he surprises them with a story so amazing, and so incredible, there’s only one thing they can say about it - and they do!
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD560L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 83531
Publication
- Published
- May 21, 1987
- First published
- April 26, 1979
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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