Peanut
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2003 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Peanut

By Heidi Kilgras, Mike Reed (Illustrator)

A dog uses its super sniffer to find a lost toddler in a store.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 45 ratings
32 pages· 326 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Peanut, a small but brave dog with a 'super sniffer,' faces his biggest challenge when the toddler in his family disappears in a grocery store. Can Peanut's extraordinary nose lead him to become a hero? With simple vocabulary and rhythmic text, this engaging tale invites young readers to join Peanut on his nose-led adventure, where every sniff could be the key to a happy ending. Will Peanut's keen sense of smell be enough to reunite the family?

From the publisher

What’s that smell? This funny and kid-appealing Step 2 early reader is about one small but brave little dog! Peanut the dog has a “super sniffer.” When the toddler in his family wanders off in the grocery store, Peanut’s brilliant nose goes to work and makes him a big hero. A very relatable story in an easy-to-read format with bright illustrations from Mike Reed. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
326
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
350L
Themes & topics
Books about familyBooks about siblingsBooks about dogsBooks about petsBooks about bravery
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.4
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
139317
Publication
Published
October 28, 2003
First published
October 1, 2003
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375806186

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