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Picture Book · Ages 5–6 · 1997 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Leon and Bob
Written & illustrated by Simon James
An imaginary friend vanishes when a new neighbor arrives.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 219 ratings
32 pages· 285 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Leon relies on his imaginary friend Bob for companionship, but when a boy his age moves in next door, Bob disappears. Can Leon navigate friendship without his invisible ally, or will he find a new connection? The stakes are high as Leon faces his fears and the challenge of reaching out to someone new.
From the publisher
Leon spends his time with his imaginary friend Bob, whom no one else can see, but when a new boy the same age as Leon moves in next door, Bob suddenly disappears, leaving Leon feeling insecure and nervous about making friends with his new neighbor.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 285
- Reading age
- 5–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 400L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.9
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 47729
Publication
- Published
- March 3, 1997
- First published
- January 1, 1997
- Publisher
- Candlewick
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781564029911
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