Louie
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1975

Louie

Written and illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats

A boy's fascination with a puppet leads to an unexpected gift.

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40 pages· AD460L
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Bookroo's summary

During a puppet show, Louie is captivated by a puppet named Gussie, breaking the silence with a heartfelt 'Hello!' As dreams of Gussie fill his night, Louie awakens to find a mysterious gift from his friends. What could it be? Discover a timeless tale of love and generosity that transcends the years.

From the publisher

Susie and Roberto are putting on a puppet show and all of their friends have come to see it, including she Louie. As the show begins, Louie becomes fascinated by the smiling puppet Gussie and shouts “Hello!” in front of a silent audience. After the show, Louie goes home and dreams about Gussie. When he wakes up, he discovers that his friends have left a gift for him. This classic Ezra Jack Keats story of love and generosity is as meaningful today as when it was first published more than twenty years ago.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD460L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.7
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
73894
Publication
Published
March 30, 2004
First published
January 1, 1975
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780142400807

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