Kick It, Mo!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Kick It, Mo!

By David A. Adler, Sam Ricks (Illustrator)

Book #4 in the Mo Jackson series

A young boy named Mo plays in a soccer game and scores the winning goal despite his initial struggles with kicking the ball on the ground.

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32 pages· 517 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Mo is determined to shine on the soccer field, despite not being the biggest or fastest. As the season kicks off, he's eager to show his team, the Billy Goats, his improved kicking skills. But game day brings unexpected challenges, leaving Mo running without a chance to score. Can he find a way to make his mark and help his team succeed? Dive into this engaging story of perseverance and teamwork, perfect for young readers ready to explore exciting adventures on their own.

From the publisher

Mo may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest soccer player, but he won’t let that stop him from playing! The Geisel Award Winning series from David Adler is now in Step into Reading! Soccer season is starting, and Mo has been working hard on his kicking skills so he can help his team, the Billy Goats, score a goal. But when he gets on the field on game day, it seems like all he gets to do is run back and forth. Will Mo ever get the chance to show his team what he can do? Step 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics–for children who are ready to read on their own.

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Format
Pages
32
Words
517
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
370L
Themes & topics
Books about soccerBooks about teamworkBooks about perseveranceBooks about sports
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.6
F&P level
~K
Publication
Published
September 14, 2021
First published
January 1, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593432563

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