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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1999
From Beans to Batteries
Written by Steve Brace · Illustrated by Annie Kubler
Part of the One World series
Aldomaro needs batteries to pursue his dream, but money is scarce.
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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In Peru, young Aldomaro dreams of becoming a doctor, but his radio, a crucial learning tool, needs batteries. With his sister Amerita, he ventures to the market, hoping to sell a kilo of beans. Will their efforts be enough to power his aspirations, or will the harsh realities of their world stand in the way? Discover a tale of determination and the true value of money.
From the publisher
In Peru, Aldomero and Amerita go to the market and try to sell the kilo of beans they have picked, hoping to make enough money to buy batteries for their radio.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
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The fine print
Book details
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1999
- First published
- February 1, 1999
- Publisher
- Child's Play-International
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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