Out of the Blue: A Heartwarming Picture Book about Celebrating Difference
Out of the Blue: A Heartwarming Picture Book about Celebrating Difference
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Out of the Blue: A Heartwarming Picture Book about Celebrating Difference

Illustrated by Stef Murphy
Hardcover
$18.99
$17.97
3 - 7
Reading age
32
Page count
22
Words per page
~511L
Lexile measure
May 30, 2023
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This picture book about a boy who overcomes his fear of being different is a celebration of diversity, acceptance, and pride, perfect for fans of Julián is a Mermaid. In a very blue house, on a very blue street, in his very blue bedroom, sits a little boy who’s feeling very blue. He has a secret: he loves the color yellow. And in a world where only blue is allowed, he knows in his heart that loving a different color must be bad. Can the boy find the courage to share his true self with his dad? Can the world see the benefits of letting everyone love any color they want to? A stunning celebration of being yourself and living in ALL the colors of the rainbow, from debut author Robert Tregoning and rising star illustrator Stef Murphy.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781547612390
    Publication Date
    May 30, 2023
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    22
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    3 - 7 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2022044798
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~511L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    3.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    551391
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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