Grasshopper on the Road
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$574
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1978 · Est. 16 min read-aloud

Grasshopper on the Road

Written and illustrated by Arnold Lobel

Part of the I Can Read series

Grasshopper strolls a road, content while others rush. Why isn't he busy?

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64 pages· 2,001 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
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Grasshopper embarks on a leisurely journey down a charming road, encountering bustling characters who question his lack of urgency. As he wanders, content in his simplicity, the question lingers: is there wisdom in his unhurried pace? Discover the gentle lessons hidden in his carefree adventure.

From the publisher

From Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books, comes a sweet, timely twist on a classic fable. One morning Grasshopper finds a lovely road to follow. Off he goes on his journey, past plenty of busy characters. They wonder why Grasshopper isn’t as busy as they are. But Grasshopper–well, he is happy just walking down the road.Arnold Lobel’s beloved Level 2 I Can Read classic was created for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.

At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
2,001
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about bugs and insectsBooks about grasshoppersBooks about creaturesBooks about self-discovery
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
7371
Publication
Published
April 18, 1986
First published
October 1, 1978
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064440943

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