Heart in the Pocket
Heart in the Pocket
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Heart in the Pocket

Written by Laurence Bourguignon & illustrated by Valrie d'Heur
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0 - 7
Reading age
26
Page count
22
Words per page
AD480L
Lexile measure
Jul 1, 2008
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In this tender tale about growing up, a young kangaroo learns that what’s familiar isn’t always what’s best. Mama Kangaroo loves her little Jo-Jo very much, but it’s time for him to leave the safety of her pocket. But Jo-Jo is content where he is, even when Mama tells him about all the amazing things he could see and do if he were to explore the world. Sweet illustrations portray the young kangaroo’s fear of leaving his mother and the strong bond between mother and child.

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animalsfeelings and emotionsmomsfamilymammalssocial themesinfancymother and childkangaroos

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780802853431
    Publication Date
    July 1, 2008
    Publisher
    Eerdmans Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2006
    Page Count
    26
    Words Per Page
    22
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    0 - 7 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2007049348
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    191257490
    Lexile® Level
    AD480L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~M
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    123320
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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