Lost and Found
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2022 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Lost and Found

Written by Kate Banks · Illustrated by Galia Bernstein

Forest animals find a mysterious doll, sparking a quest to uncover its origins and the true meaning of love.

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40 pages· 647 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~550L
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Bookroo's summary

In a serene forest, a mouse, rabbit, and otter stumble upon a peculiar doll. As they embark on a journey to return it, they unravel mysteries and learn about love's silent language. Their adventure leads them beyond familiar woods, where they witness a child's tender embrace of the doll, revealing the essence of care and affection. This enchanting tale, perfect for bedtime, invites readers to explore the bonds that connect us all. Will the animals succeed in their quest, and what truths will they uncover along the way?

From the publisher

A story of woodland creatures discovering a lost doll is transformed into the perfect parable of love in this sweet, timeless picture book for fans of Corduroy and The Velveteen Rabbit.The wood mouse and the rabbit find a rag doll in the woods. Nothing about it is familiar: it doesn’t smell like the fresh air of spring or feel like the rough bark of a tree. As the group of animals grows and searches for a clue to where the doll came from, they encounter more mysteries–and discover the one thing their hearts know to be true.Whether between parent and child, siblings, or friends, this beautifully illustrated story is about the way we show one other how much we care.What happens when a group of curious forest animals finds something they don’t understand?A Gentle Forest Mystery: A mouse, a rabbit, an otter, and their friends team up to solve the puzzle of a strange, soft creature who doesn’t belong in the woods.The Meaning of Love: Without a word, the animals discover what affection and care truly mean by watching a child hug her precious doll goodnight.An Unlikely Adventure: Follow the animals as they bravely leave their forest home for the first time on a quest to return a lost treasure.A Perfect Bedtime Story: With a sweet, gentle rhythm and lush illustrations, this picture book is made for snuggling up and reading aloud before sleep.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
647
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~550L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
516229
Publication
Published
February 22, 2022
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780358004226

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