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Board Book · Ages 1–4 · 2009
Jacob Lawrence in the City
Written by Susan Goldman Rubin
Explore a vibrant city through rhythmic art and sound.
4.2 Goodreads · 51 ratings
24 pages· ~430L
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Bookroo's summary
Journey through a lively cityscape where builders rat-a-tat and children play. Experience the vibrant energy captured in 11 iconic paintings, celebrating urban life and introducing an influential artist's vision.
From the publisher
Busy city! Beep, beep, beep! Jacob Lawrence’s exuberant artwork guides readers through a bustling city, complete with builders rat-a-tatting and children playing in the streets. With rhythmic text and 11 iconic paintings, this book is both an introduction to an influential artist and a celebration of city life.
At a glance
- Format
- Board Book
- Pages
- 24
- Reading age
- 1–4
- Audience
- Board
- Lexile
- ~430L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~2.9
- F&P level
- ~L
Publication
- Published
- March 25, 2009
- First published
- April 8, 2009
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Board Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780811865821
- LCCN
- 2007053059
- OCLC
- 226032800
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