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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015 · Est. 1 min read-aloud
J.P. and the Polka-Dotted Aliens
Written by Ana Crespo · Illustrated by Erica Sirotich
Part of the My Emotions and Me series
A playground rivalry turns into unexpected friendship.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 36 ratings
32 pages· 124 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
JP's playground adventure takes a turn when his twin cousins invade his spaceship playhouse. Anger flares, but JP discovers that laughter and friendship are more rewarding than conflict. Can he turn rivals into allies and find joy in shared play? This heartwarming tale explores the power of friendship and managing emotions.
From the publisher
JP is playing on the playground. But when his twin cousins want to take over the playhouse he’s made into a spaceship, JP gets angry. He soon realizes it’s more fun to befriend the enemy and laugh together than to play alone. This common playground occurrence and gentle message will quickly teach young readers how to deal with their anger.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 124
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD380L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.1
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 180637
Publication
- Published
- September 1, 2015
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman & Company
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780807539774
- LCCN
- 2015025154
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