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My Mama Needs Me
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
My Mama Needs Me
Written by Mildred Pitts Walter · Illustrated by Pat Cummings
A boy waits at home, hoping to be needed.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 51 ratings
32 pages· 919 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Jason, feeling sidelined by his new baby sister's arrival, chooses to stay home, yearning for a moment when his mother or sister might need him. As he watches the dynamics of his family shift, Jason grapples with his place in this new world. Will he find the connection he seeks, or will he remain on the sidelines? Dive into Jason's journey of self-discovery and family bonds.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 919
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 460L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.3
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 73895
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 1984
- Publisher
- William Morrow Co
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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