Jumper
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Jumper

Written and illustrated by Jessica Lanan

Explore a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider.

4.4 Goodreads · 962 ratings
48 pages· 448 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD560L
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Bookroo's summary

Step into the world of Jumper, a backyard jumping spider, where being as small as a bean means walking on walls, sensing vibrations, and leaping great distances. Discover the vibrant, hidden life of this tiny creature as it navigates its unique challenges and adventures. What secrets does Jumper's world hold?

From the publisher

From critically acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Package comes a bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider - meticulously researched and utterly charming. What if you were small as a bean, Could walk on the walls and ceiling, Sense vibrations through your elbows, And jump five times your body length? That is Jumper’s world. Open this book to discover the vibrant, hidden life of a backyard jumping spider.

Awards

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2024)Cybils Award (2023)Golden Kite Honor (2024)
At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
448
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD560L
Themes & topics
The author & illustrator

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
521991
Publication
Published
April 11, 2023
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250810366
LCCN
2022910193

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