My Single Mom
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

My Single Mom

Written by Claudia Harrington · Illustrated by Zoe Persico

Part of the My Family series

A classmate learns that love, not structure, defines a family.

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32 pages· 637 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Kenneth's life seems ordinary until classmate Lenny visits and discovers Kenneth's unique family dynamic. With only his mom and the after-school leader, Annie, Kenneth's world challenges traditional family norms. As Lenny observes the love and care surrounding Kenneth, he begins to question what truly makes a family. Can love alone create a strong family bond? This heartwarming tale invites readers to explore the essence of family beyond conventional boundaries.

From the publisher

My Single Mom is the story of a normal day in Kenneth’s life. When classmate Lenny visits his home, he discovers Kenneth lives with just his mom. Who checks his homework? The after-school leader, Annie! Who makes his dinner? Mom! Who tucks him in at night? Mom! Lenny realizes love makes a family. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
637
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
191402
Publication
Published
September 1, 2017
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781532130205

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