Marlo
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Marlo

Written & illustrated by Christopher Browne

A dog's bath leads to an unexpected underwater adventure and a quest for reunion.

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40 pages· 39 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into a mostly wordless tale where a dog's simple bath turns into an extraordinary underwater journey. Amidst vibrant fish and lurking shadows, two friends are separated, sparking a quest for reunion. Each page invites readers to explore hidden treasures, weaving a story of imagination and discovery. Will the friends find their way back to each other? This enchanting adventure promises surprises and delights at every turn.

From the publisher

A glorious, mostly wordless picture book about a dog who needs a bath–and finds much more than that–by phenomenal debut author/illustrator Christopher Browne, who was inspired by his own rescue dog. Perfect for fans of Aaron Becker’s Caldecott Honor Book Journey and Erin and Philip Stead’s books.This lush picture book launches readers into a world of imagination: a glorious underwater adventure with seas of brilliantly colored fish, shadowy predators, and two friends who long to be reunited. With a clever seek-and-find element on each spread, there are treasures to be pored over again and again.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
39
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~51L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about bath timeBooks about dogsBooks about the environmentBooks about imagination
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1
F&P level
~B
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
189618
Publication
Published
March 21, 2017
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062441133

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