I'll Be You and You Be Me
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1952 · Est. 11 min read-aloud

I'll Be You and You Be Me

Written by Ruth Krauss · Illustrated by Maurice Sendak

Dive into a child's whimsical world of imagination.

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40 pages· 1,313 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud· ~480L
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Bookroo's summary

Embark on a playful journey through the boundless imagination of children, where everyday objects transform into extraordinary adventures. Discover the magic and wonder that only a child's mind can conjure.

From the publisher

From the team that brought us A Hole Is To Dig, here’s another romp through the wild and wonderful imagination of children.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,313
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~480L
Themes & topics
Books about friendship
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
51311
Publication
Published
May 22, 1954
First published
January 1, 1952
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060284596

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