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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1985 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
It Wasn't My Fault
By Helen Lester, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)
Part of the Laugh-Along Lessons series
A boy blames others when a bird lays an egg on his head. Is it really his fault?
3.7/5 Goodreads · 233 ratings
32 pages· 479 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Murdley Gurdson is no stranger to mishaps, often finding himself at the center of chaos. But when a bird drops an egg on his head, Murdley is determined to pin the blame elsewhere. As he navigates this peculiar predicament, he must confront the possibility that he might be at fault. With hilarious illustrations and a whimsical tale, this story explores the humorous side of cause and effect. Will Murdley learn to take responsibility, or will he continue his quest to find a scapegoat? Dive into this delightful adventure to find out.
From the publisher
When accidents happen to Murdley Gurdson, they are usually his own fault, but when a bird lays an egg on Murdley’s head one day, he tries hard to find someone else to blame. “Lester and artist Munsinger . . . team up again for another rib-tickling, off-the-wall tale.” – Booklist
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 479
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~420L
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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
- 159556
Publication
- Published
- March 26, 1989
- First published
- January 1, 1985
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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