Party Time, Crabby!
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Picture Book · Graphic novel · Ages 4–8 · 2023 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Party Time, Crabby!

Written & illustrated by Jonathan Fenske

Part of the Crabby series

Crabby's antics threaten Plankton's party plans. Will the party happen?

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48 pages· 663 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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In the ocean, Plankton is ready to party, but Crabby isn't interested. Through four funny tales, Crabby uses clever wordplay to derail Plankton's plans. Can Plankton throw a party, or will Crabby's antics prevail? Dive into this colorful, humorous series perfect for new readers.

From the publisher

It’s time to party with the ocean’s crankiest crab!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic’s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!It’s just another day in the ocean for Crabby and Plankton – until Plankton decides it’s PARTY TIME! Crabby does not want to go to a party. In four hilarious stories, Crabby uses funny wordplay to distract Plankton from putting a party together. Will Plankton ever get a party? Or will Crabby turn out to be a party pooper?With comic speech bubbles and full-color artwork throughout, Geisel Award Honoree Jonathan Fenske’s early reader series is sure to be a hit with new readers!

At a glance
Format
Pages
48
Words
663
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
420L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about partiesBooks about sea creaturesBooks about marine lifeBooks about crabs
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.9
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
February 7, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338767940

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