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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
I Like where I Am
Written by Jessica Harper · Illustrated by G. Brian Karas
A boy's move brings unexpected joys in a new place.
32 pages· 529 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A young boy faces the daunting move to Little Rock, leaving behind his beloved room, school, and best friend. As the moving truck rolls away, he grapples with loss and uncertainty. But what awaits him in this unfamiliar town? Discover how new friendships and adventures transform his sadness into joy, proving that change can lead to unexpected happiness.
From the publisher
The rhyming story of a six-year-old boy who is sad about moving to a new home but ends up being happy when he gets there.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 529
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~420L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say
Reviews
3.8
out of 7
3.8
“Written in a fun, lyrical rhyme-scheme, this book is about a little boy going through the moving transition. I didn't think the story was anything special, and personally didn't love the illustrations, but this book could be helpful for kids going through a moving transition.”
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The illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.9
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 77912
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2004
- First published
- March 30, 2004
- Publisher
- Putnam Juvenile
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399234798
- LCCN
- 2001019922
- OCLC
- 46732541
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