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The Two of Them
Ages 4–8 · 1987
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
How a Book Is Made
Written & illustrated by Aliki
Part of the Reading Rainbow series
Discover the hidden team behind every book's creation.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 318 ratings
32 pages· 702 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Uncover the fascinating journey of a book's creation, from the artist's first stroke to the salesperson's final pitch. Meet the unsung heroes—editors, designers, and more—who bring stories to life. What secrets lie in the making of your favorite reads?
From the publisher
Who made this book?(We all did!)Author-Artist (Illustrator)EditorPublisherDesignerCopyeditor-ProofreaderProduction DirectorColor SeparatorPrinterPublicity and Promotion DirectorSalesperson
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 702
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 560L
Themes & topics
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~N
- Scholastic level
- N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 21652
Publication
- Published
- June 15, 1988
- First published
- October 15, 1986
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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