Friends
Friends
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Friends

Written and illustrated by Eric Carle
$18.99
$17.97
3 - 5
Reading age
32
Page count
8
Words per page
~170L
Lexile measure
Jan 1, 2013
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From the creator of the all-time classic VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR comes a sweetly resonant story about the power of friendship. When a best friend moves away, it can be painful for the child who is left behind. But the spunky boy in this upbeat story makes up his mind to find his missing playmate. Young readers will cheer on the boy as he braves currents, climbs mountains, and dashes through rain before, finally, reuniting with his friend. A story alive with love and perseverance, brightened with vibrant art and Eric Carle’s trademark fostering of imagination. This deeply personal story for Eric is dedicated to his longtime wife, Bobbie, and it is their bond that inspired the book. For anyone who has ever scaled mountains to be with the one he loves, or for anyone who has simply known the love and joy of a great friendship, this book will strike a resonant chord.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780399165337
    Publication Date
    January 1, 2013
    Publisher
    World of Eric Carle
    Original Publication Date
    November 19, 2013
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    8
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 5 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2012048850
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~170L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~F
    ATOS® Book Level
    1.6
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    161740
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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