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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1981 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
Now One Foot, Now the Other
Written & illustrated by Tomie dePaola
A boy helps his grandfather recover from a stroke, mirroring past lessons learned.
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,202 ratings
48 pages· 1,036 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Bobby learns to walk with Grandpa Bob's guidance, but when a stroke changes everything, it's Bobby's turn to help. This heartfelt tale explores the bond between generations, as young and old face life's challenges together. Can Bobby's love and support help Grandpa Bob regain his strength? Discover a touching story of resilience and the enduring power of family connections.
From the publisher
This touching story about a young boy coping with his grandfather’s disability has long been one of Tomie dePaola’s most popular picture books. Now, for the first time, it is available in a larger format, full-color edition–perfect for family sharing. Readers of all ages will love to watch Grandpa Bob teach Bobby to walk, and how Bobby returns the favor when Bob has a stroke, all in beautifully rich full color.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,036
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 470L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.9
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 35979
Publication
- Published
- June 1, 2006
- First published
- January 1, 1981
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780142401040
- OCLC
- 71124651
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