Mary Wore Her Red Dress and Henry Wore His Green Sneakers
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 1985

Mary Wore Her Red Dress and Henry Wore His Green Sneakers

Written by Merle Peek and James Cross Giblin

Animals in colorful outfits attend a birthday party.

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32 pages· ~100L
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Bookroo's summary

Katy Bear's birthday party is a vibrant affair as her animal friends arrive, each wearing clothes of different colors. As the festivities unfold, the lively illustrations and repetitive verses create a playful atmosphere. What surprises await as the party gets underway? This charming tale, based on a classic folk song, invites young readers to explore colors and patterns while joining in the fun. Will Katy's party be as colorful as her friends' outfits?

From the publisher

On Katy’s birthday, all of her animal friends come to the party dressed in clothes of different colors. “A clever extension of a classic American folk song that will be a boon to youngsters’ language development.” – School Library Journal

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
0–3
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~100L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~1.2
F&P level
~D
Scholastic level
D
Publication
Published
March 21, 1988
First published
January 1, 1985
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780899197012
LCCN
2008541797
OCLC
244661319

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