No Frogs in School
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2018 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

No Frogs in School

By A. LaFaye, Eglantine Ceulemans (Illustrator)

A boy's love for pets clashes with school rules. Can he keep his friends close?

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.8/5 Goodreads · 141 ratings
32 pages· 717 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bartholomew Botts adores his pets, from hoppy frogs to scaly critters. But when he brings his new frog to school, Mr. Patanoose lays down the law: no frogs allowed! Faced with a dilemma, Bartholomew must find a way to keep his beloved animals nearby while respecting the rules. Will he manage to balance his passion for pets with the demands of school life? Dive into this lively tale of creativity and compromise, perfect for young animal enthusiasts.

From the publisher

Bartholomew Botts loves pets–but his teacher, Mr. Patanoose, says No Frogs in School! So what will happen when Bartholomew’s beloved creatures meet up with Mr. Patanoose’s rules? Lots of FUN! Hoppy pets, hairy pets, scaly pets: Bartholomew Botts loves them all. And he doesn’t want to go to school without one. Unfortunately, when Bartholomew brings his brand-new frog to class, his teacher, Mr. Patanoose, declares: No frogs in school! How will Bartholomew keep his animal friends close at hand . . . and follow Mr. Patanoose’s rules, too? Illustrated with energetic and humorous artwork, this back-to-school story will be a favorite with every animal-loving kid!

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
717
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about mischiefBooks about schoolBooks about petsBooks about rules
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
505318
Publication
Published
August 7, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781454926986

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