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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2014 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Edgar's Second Word
By Audrey Vernick, Priscilla Burris (Illustrator)
A sister eagerly awaits her brother's first words, but he only says 'NO.' Will he ever say more?
32 pages· 567 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Hazel eagerly anticipates bonding with her newborn brother through stories and conversation. Yet, when he finally speaks, his first word is a defiant 'NO!' Undeterred, Hazel continues reading to him, hoping for a breakthrough. As the 'NOs' pile up, Hazel wonders if her brother will ever say anything else. What will his second word be, and will it change everything? This charming tale explores the patience and magic of sharing books, resonating with anyone who has ever waited for a special moment.
From the publisher
Hazel is dying for her baby brother to arrive so she can read and talk with him, and disappointed when he finally talks and his first word is a resounding NO. Will he ever say anything else?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 567
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~348L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.5
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 166356
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2014
- First published
- June 3, 2014
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780547684628
- LCCN
- 2011052435
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