Mine's the Best
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1973 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Mine's the Best

Written & illustrated by Crosby Bonsall

Part of the I Can Read series

Two boys argue over whose balloon is best. Who will win?

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32 pages· 124 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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In a playful tale of rivalry, two boys each claim their balloon is the best. As their friendly competition unfolds, humor and childhood antics take center stage. Will their rivalry lead to a surprising twist, or will they find a way to settle their playful dispute? Dive into this charming story that captures the essence of childhood competition and camaraderie.

From the publisher

A classic early reader that’s simple and funny–while also exploring the perennial childhood issue of competitionWhose is the best? Two boys. Two balloons. Each boy thinks his balloon is the best. What do you think?Mine’s the Best is a My First I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for shared reading with a child. It “sparkles with the kind of obvious humor and sight gags that young children love.”Mine’s the Best was written by Crosby Bonsall, who was one of the very first I Can Read authors. “Her characters are real children–children who interact with humor and charm, but also with a certain amount of temper, rivalry, and frustration so commonly found at the preschool age.”*Children’s Books and Their Creators

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
124
Reading age
4–8
Audience
First Reader
Lexile
BR140L
Themes & topics
Books about childhoodBooks about sibling rivalryBooks about perspectiveBooks about relationshipsBooks about conflict
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.5
F&P level
~E
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
31542
Publication
Published
August 2, 1997
First published
January 1, 1973
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064442138

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