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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1986 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
My New Boy
By Joan Phillips, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)
A puppy finds a new home with a young boy and learns to take care of him.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 170 ratings
32 pages· 261 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into a whimsical story perfect for budding readers. With large print and simple vocabulary, this tale is filled with humor and vibrant illustrations. Will the characters' antics bring laughter and joy? Perfect for reading alone or sharing aloud, this book promises a delightful adventure for young minds.
From the publisher
Illus. in full color. “Designed for children who are just beginning to readindependently, this humorous story has very large print, simple vocabulary, andlively, amusing illustrations. Should be appealing, whether used for readingalone or reading aloud.”– “Bulletin, Center for Children’s Books.”
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 261
- Reading age
- 4–6
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 310L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1
- F&P level
- ~J
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 7234
Publication
- Published
- September 12, 1986
- First published
- January 1, 1986
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780394882772
- LCCN
- 2002153663
- OCLC
- 53204891
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