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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2014 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
Emily's Blue Period
Written by Cathleen Daly · Illustrated by Lisa Brown
Emily navigates life's changes through art, inspired by Picasso's blue period.
56 pages· 1,024 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD540L
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Bookroo's summary
Emily's world is shifting after her parents' divorce, leaving her feeling blue. Inspired by Picasso, she turns to art to express her emotions and find solace. As she paints, Emily wonders if her own 'blue period' will ever end. Can creativity help her piece together a new reality, or will she remain lost in shades of blue? Discover how art becomes Emily's lifeline in a time of upheaval.
From the publisher
After her parents get divorced, Emily finds comfort in making and learning about art.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 56
- Words
- 1,024
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD540L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 166859
Publication
- Published
- June 17, 2014
- First published
- June 1, 2014
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781596434691
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