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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020
It Is a Tree
By Susan Batori
Part of the I Like to Read series
Blindfolded animals guess mysterious objects, revealing an unexpected truth.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 73 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Join a zebra, giraffe, and turtle in a playful guessing game. Blindfolded, they feel their way through mysterious shapes, wondering if it's a wall, rope, or fan. But the truth is surprising—it's an elephant! This delightful tale, inspired by an ancient parable, invites young readers to explore different perspectives and discover the joy of reading. With simple text and vibrant illustrations, this story is perfect for new readers eager to practice on their own. What will the animals guess next, and what truths will they uncover?
From the publisher
Funny animals play a party game that’s both silly and thought-provoking. Perfect for new readers.
It is a tree. It is a wall. It is a snake. It is a fan.
A zebra, a giraffe, a turtle, and others play a party game. Blindfolded, they guess what’s in the room. Is it a wall? A rope? A fan? No. It’s an elephant!
This very easy-to-read story, based upon the ancient Indian parable about the blind men and the elephant, teaches point-of-view.
The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators–including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors–create original, high-quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read again and again with their parents, teachers or on their own!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- Scholastic level
- B
Publication
- Published
- April 7, 2020
- Publisher
- Holiday House
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780823445318
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