One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2016

One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree

Written by Daniel Bernstrom · Illustrated by Brendan Wenzel

A snake swallows captives who plot a daring escape. Can they outsmart him?

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In the shade of the eucalyptus tree, a clever boy and a sneaky snake face off. As the snake swallows a series of captives, the boy devises a cunning plan for escape. Will the captives outwit the serpent and find freedom? This rhythmic tale, filled with vibrant illustrations, invites young readers to join a whimsical adventure where each turn of the page reveals a new twist. Discover the magic and suspense in this captivating story of courage and cleverness.

From the publisher

“A hungry snake. A beautiful brown boy. What more can a young reader ask for?”–National Book Award winner Jacqueline WoodsonA sneaky snake has no idea that the captives in his belly are planning their escape! In the spirit of There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly by Simms Taback, the reader sees a cutaway of the snake’s belly and can even guess how the tale ends! Classic and contemporary, timeless and fresh, One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree has a syncopated and rhythmically delightful text perfect for reading aloud. Daniel Bernstrom’s debut picture book is nothing short of splendid, and is accompanied by magical illustrations from New York Times bestselling and 2017 Caldecott Medal-winning artist Brendan Wenzel (They All Saw a Cat). And don’t miss Daniel Bernstrom’s next book, Gator, Gator, Gator!–National Book Award winner Jacqueline Woodson

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD570L
Themes & topics
Books about jungle animalsBooks about snakesBooks about animalsBooks about hunger
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.9
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
182407
Publication
Published
May 3, 2016
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062354853

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