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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2012 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
One Cool Friend
By Toni Buzzeo, David Small (Illustrator)
A boy secretly adopts a penguin, leading to unexpected surprises.
32 pages· 607 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Elliot, a well-mannered boy, visits the aquarium with his absent-minded father and finds his dream pet: a penguin. When his father agrees to his request, Elliot seizes the opportunity, sneaking the penguin home. As Elliot navigates the challenges of caring for his new friend in a Victorian house, a surprising twist awaits. Will Elliot's secret be discovered, or will his penguin adventure continue? This whimsical tale of unexpected friendship and clever surprises will delight readers with its charming illustrations and playful narrative.
From the publisher
From New York Times bestselling author Toni Buzzeo and Caldecott Medal winning illustrator David Small, comes a cool tale about an unlikely friendship.
On a spontaneous visit to the aquarium, straight-laced and proper Elliot discovers his dream pet: a penguin. When he asks his father if he may have one (please and thank you), his father says yes. Elliot should have realized that Dad was probably thinking of a toy penguin, not a real one… Clever illustrations and a wild surprise ending make this sly, silly tale a kid-pleaser from start to finish.
Awards
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 607
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD620L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.8
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 148133
Publication
- Published
- January 10, 2012
- Publisher
- Dial Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780803734135
- LCCN
- 2011021637
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