Hector the Collector
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Hector the Collector

Written by Emily Beeny · Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

A boy's acorn collection teaches the beauty of sharing and diversity.

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40 pages· 455 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Hector loves collecting acorns, each unique and beautiful. When his classmates mock his overflowing desk, they soon learn the value of collections, from coins to seashells. Discover how Hector's passion transforms perceptions, celebrating the joy of sharing and the wonder of diversity in collections.

From the publisher

“A sweet and child-sensitive addition to any picture-book collection.” –Kirkus Reviews When Hector comes across an acorn, he discovers a love for collecting them in all shapes and sizes. They were all different.They were all the same.They were all beautiful. One day his teacher finds his desk filled with acorns, and his classmates make fun of poor Hector. But they soon learn that all collections are special–whether coins, stuffed animals, songs, or seashells–and that some collections are also meant for sharing, like the paintings in an art museum or the books at a public library. Hector the Collector is a charming and evocative story that celebrates the joy of collecting and how collections can grow into the most breathtaking museums in the world.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
455
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD550L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
198321
Publication
Published
July 3, 2017
First published
July 4, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781626722965

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