Now One Foot, Now the Other
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1981 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Now One Foot, Now the Other

Written and illustrated by Tomie dePaola

A boy helps his grandfather recover from a stroke, mirroring past lessons learned.

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48 pages· 1,036 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· 470L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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