Give and Take
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2014 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Give and Take

Written and illustrated by Chris Raschka

A farmer navigates conflicting advice from two mysterious figures, seeking balance between greed and generosity.

3.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.2/5 Goodreads · 410 ratings
40 pages· 971 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· AD510L
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Bookroo's summary

In an apple orchard, a farmer encounters two mysterious figures: Take, who urges him to hoard, and Give, who insists on sharing. Their conflicting advice leads to chaos, as the farmer struggles to find balance. With apples, pumpkins, and pigs at stake, can he outsmart both and discover the true path to harmony? A tale of greed, goodness, and the surprising power of listening.

From the publisher

A clever story of greed and goodness, and the art of finding the in-between, from two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka, creator of the New York Times bestselling A Ball for Daisy. Watch the farmer’s ear. Now watch the two small, clever fellows in pointy hats whispering into it, first one, then the other. Give and Take. They cannot agree. Listen now to the farmer talk back–and, in this story of apples, pumpkins, pigs, and a final surprise, he just might get the better of both of them.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
971
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD510L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
168463
Publication
Published
August 26, 2014
First published
August 1, 2014
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781442416550

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