Jessica
Jessica

Jessica

Written and illustrated by Kevin Henkes
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3 - 8
Reading age
24
Page count
18
Words per page
AD490L
Lexile measure
May 27, 1998
Publication date

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What's Jessica About

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“There is no Jessica, “ said Ruthie’s parents. But Ruthie knew there was. She ate with Jessica, played with Jessica, and read her favorite books with her. When the first day of school arrived, Mom and dad hoped Ruthie would find a real friend. Were they in for a surprise!

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    Author & Illustrator
    Kevin Henkes

    Kevin Henkes is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books for children of all ages. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kitten’s First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; two Newbery Honors–one for Olive’s Ocean and one for The Year of Billy Miller–and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Egg, Old Bear, A Good Day, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin. www.kevinhenkes.com

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Book Details

ISBN
9780688158477
Publication Date
May 27, 1998
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Original Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Page Count
24
Words Per Page
18
Audience
Picture
Reading Age
3 - 8 years
Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
87038087
WorldCat Number (OCLC)
39311851
Lexile® Level
AD490L
Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
~M
Est. ATOS® Book Level
~3.3

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