Kenny's Window
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1956 · Est. 34 min read-aloud

Kenny's Window

Written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak

Part of the Reading Rainbow series

A boy's quest for a dreamland reveals truths about himself and growing up.

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64 pages· 4,328 words· Est. 34 min read-aloud· 570L
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Bookroo's summary

Kenny embarks on a journey to find a dreamland where he wishes to stay forever. Along the way, he uncovers profound truths about himself and the nature of growing up. As reality intertwines with fantasy, Kenny's adventure becomes a transformative exploration of identity and imagination. Will he find the land he seeks, or discover something even more valuable? Dive into a world where dreams and reality blur, and every step leads to self-discovery.

From the publisher

Kenny dreams of a fabulous land where he would like to live always, and in his search for it discovers many things about himself and about growing up. ‘An unusual, imaginative story . . . in which reality blends with make-believe.’ —SLJ.

1956 Children’s Spring Book Festival Honor Book (NY Herald Tribune)

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
4,328
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
66949
Publication
Published
February 17, 1956
First published
January 1, 1956
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064432092

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