If Wendell Had a Walrus
If Wendell Had a Walrus
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If Wendell Had a Walrus

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4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
13
Words per page
AD520L
Lexile measure
Apr 17, 2018
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A boy sets out to find a walrus only to make a new friend in this heartwarming, funny picture book by Lori Mortensen with art byMatt Phelan, creator of the New YorkTimes bestseller Snow White.Wendell is convinced that if he ever found a walrus, the twoof them would be the best of friends—they’d tell tons of jokes, ride bikes, and have the time of their lives. As Wendell begins his search, he soon realizes that walruses aren’t easy to come by. But looking for a walrus turns out to be its own adventure, one with an unexpected result.Matt Phelan’s gentle watercolor art complements Lori Mortensen’s charming story about the joy of finding new friends in this picture book perfect for fans of Strictly NoElephants by Lisa Mantchev and Billy Twitters and His BlueWhale Problem by Mac Barnett and Adam Rex.

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the beachfriendshipanimalssea creaturesmarine lifeimagination and playmammals

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781627796026
    Publication Date
    April 17, 2018
    Publisher
    Henry Holt and Co (BYR)
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    13
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2017004846
    Lexile® Level
    AD520L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    507940
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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