Lost for Words
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Lost for Words

By Natalie Russell

Tapir struggles to write until he discovers a new way to express himself.

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32 pages
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Tapir is frustrated as his friends fill their notebooks with poems, stories, and songs. While Giraffe, Hippo, and Flamingo create effortlessly, Tapir is stuck, unable to find the right words. As his frustration grows, he stumbles upon a new form of expression that changes everything. Can Tapir find his creative voice in a way he never expected? This charming tale invites young readers to explore their own artistic potential and discover that creativity comes in many forms.

From the publisher

Tapir wants to express himself, but he can’t find the words!

Tapir and his friends all have nice new notebooks, just waiting to be filled. Giraffe decides to write a poem, Hippo writes a story, and Flamingo composes a beautiful song. But poor Tapir can’t think of anything to write ―and the harder he tries the more upset he becomes! But everything starts to change when Tapir stops trying to write and begins to draw.

This gentle story from author and illustrator Natalie Russell will inspire even the littlest artists to find their creative spark.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
Themes & topics
Books about creativityBooks about writingBooks about friendshipBooks about individualityBooks about animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
February 1, 2020
First published
March 1, 2014
Publisher
Peachtree
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Illustration details
The illustrations were created using screen prints.
Identifiers
ISBN
9781682631577

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