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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1956 · Est. 34 min read-aloud
Kenny's Window
Written & illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Part of the Reading Rainbow series
A boy's quest for a dreamland reveals truths about himself and growing up.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 297 ratings
64 pages· 4,328 words· Est. 34 min read-aloud
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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
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The fine print
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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