I Love It When You Smile
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

I Love It When You Smile

By Sam McBratney, Charles Fuge (Illustrator)

Can a muddy hole turn a grumpy day around?

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32 pages
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Little Roo wakes up feeling grumpy, and nothing his mother tries can lift his spirits. But when she discovers a deep, wide, muddy hole, everything changes. Can this unexpected find bring a smile to Little Roo's face? Join this delightful tale of a mother's love and a surprising solution that promises laughter and joy, even on the gloomiest days.

From the publisher

From the bestselling author of Guess How Much I Love You, Sam McBratneyWhen Little Roo wakes up, he just feels grumpy. His mother tries everything to make him feel better, but nothing she does makes any difference. Until…she finds the perfect hole. How will a deep, wide, and muddy-at-the-bottom hole make Little Roo smile? Well, Mom always knows best!From Sam McBratney and Charles Fuge comes a story perfect for parent and child story time that will guarantee a smile and a laugh from even the grumpiest reader.

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Format
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD490L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about momsBooks about familyBooks about parents
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
106328
Publication
Published
November 27, 2012
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062221339

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