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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Just a Baby Bird
Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer
Part of the Little Critter I Can Read series
A lost baby bird needs help to fly again. Can Little Critter save the day?
3.8/5 Goodreads · 221 ratings
32 pages· 333 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Little Critter finds a lost baby bird in his backyard. With his family's help, they nurture the bird until it's ready to soar. As they care for the tiny creature, Little Critter learns about patience and love, leading to an unexpected springtime surprise. Will their efforts pay off, and what surprise awaits them? This heartwarming tale is perfect for young readers eager to explore the joys of helping others.
From the publisher
Join Mercer Mayer’s classic and beloved character, Little Critter(R), in this My First I Can Read storybook! Little Critter discovers a lost baby bird in his backyard, and he and his family all pitch in to take care of it until it can fly on its own. Little Critter’s love and patience is rewarded when he gets a special springtime surprise.I Can Read Books are designed to encourage a love of reading. Little Critter: Just a Baby Bird is a My First I Can Read book, and with basic language, word repetition, and great illustrations, it’s perfect for shared reading with a child.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 333
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- ~157L
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.5
- F&P level
- ~F
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 186966
Publication
- Published
- March 8, 2016
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062265357
- LCCN
- 2015948299
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