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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1997 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Moonbear's Pet
Written & illustrated by Frank Asch
Part of the Moonbear series
A pet fish grows wings or paws, sparking a friendly debate. What will it become?
3.7/5 Goodreads · 138 ratings
32 pages· 586 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Moonbear and Little Bird's new pet fish, Splash, starts to change, growing wings—or are they paws? Little Bird believes Splash wants to be a bird, while Moonbear insists she's becoming a bear. As they navigate their differing views, can their friendship endure? Discover the surprising transformation of Splash in this delightful tale of imagination and friendship.
From the publisher
A new pet causes a friendly disagreement for Moonbear and Little Bird in this charming reissue of a beloved classic by award-winning author and illustrator Frank Asch. Bear and his friend Little Bird have a brand-new pet! She’s a cute little fish, and they name her Splash. One day Splash starts growing wings–or are those paws? Little Bird is convinced Splash wants to be a bird, but Bear disagrees and insists she’s turning into a bear just like him. Can Bear and Little Bird have different ideas and still stay friends? And just what will Splash become? This refreshed edition of a beloved classic features the original text and art with an updated cover.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 586
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 400L
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