Pax and Blue
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017

Pax and Blue

Written & illustrated by Lori Richmond

A boy and a pigeon bond over being small.

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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Pax, the smallest in every setting, feels overlooked until he meets Blue, a pigeon who shares his perspective. Their unexpected friendship blossoms in the park, where they discover that understanding each other can lead to the most meaningful connections. Will this newfound bond help Pax see the world differently?

From the publisher

A School Library Journal Popular Pick A young boy makes an unlikely friend on his way to school in this sweet and charming picture book from the illustrator of A Hop Is Up. One thing is for sure. Pax is the littlest everywhere he goes. In school. At playtime. On the train. Then Pax meets a pigeon at the park–he names him Blue and makes a friend who knows what it’s like to be small. And understanding each other can lead to the best friendships.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
420L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about birdsBooks about physical statureBooks about social themesBooks about lifestyles
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.9
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
February 7, 2017
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481451321

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