Emma Kate
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2005 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Emma Kate

Written & illustrated by Patricia Polacco

Emma Kate's imaginary friend hides a surprising secret.

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32 pages· 231 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Emma Kate's life is filled with adventures alongside her imaginary friend. They share everything, from school days to ice cream feasts. But a surprising twist reveals there's more to this friendship than anyone imagined. What secret does her imaginary companion hold?

From the publisher

That adorable Emma Kate has an imaginary friend. They walk to school together every morning and sit together in class. They sleep over at each other’s houses and do their homework side by side. They even have their tonsils out and eat gallons of pink ice cream together. But a hilarious twist will have readers realizing there’s more to this imaginary friend than meets the eye!

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Format
Pages
32
Words
231
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
520L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about ChristmasBooks about imaginationBooks about elephantsBooks about best friends
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~N
Scholastic level
J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
88158
Publication
Published
November 1, 2008
First published
September 8, 2005
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142411964

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