Just a Day at the Pond
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Just a Day at the Pond

Written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer

Part of the Little Critter series

A reluctant swimmer learns to paddle with unexpected help.

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24 pages· 335 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD470L
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Bookroo's summary

Little Critter visits his grandparents' farm, eager to fish and catch frogs. But swimming? Not his thing. As he struggles with the water, a surprising encounter with bees turns his fear into newfound skill. Can Little Critter conquer his swimming woes and enjoy the summer fun? Dive into this charming tale of unexpected courage and discovery.

From the publisher

Summertime is here. Little Critter heads off for a day at his grandparents’ farm. He loves to fish in the pond and collect frogs, but he doesn’t love to swim. Little Critter doesn’t really know how to swim. But with the help of some bees he’s kicking and paddling like a pro.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Words
335
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD470L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
127096
Publication
Published
July 1, 2008
Publisher
HarperFestival
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060539610
LCCN
2008922488
OCLC
233000719

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