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Board Book · Ages 2–4 · 2016 · Est. 1 min read-aloud
Penguin Misses Mom
Written by Michael Dahl · Illustrated by Oriol Vidal
Part of the Hello Genius series
Penguin faces the challenge of missing Mom while having fun with a babysitter.
4.0 Goodreads · 208 ratings
20 pages· 94 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· ~90L
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Bookroo's summary
Penguin struggles with missing his mom when she leaves him with Mrs. Duck, the babysitter. Despite initial tears, Penguin discovers joy in reading, playing, and hugging his favorite pillow. As they bond, Penguin learns that separation isn't so bad, especially when Mom returns. Will Penguin's newfound friendship with Mrs. Duck ease his worries next time?
From the publisher
Sometimes Moms have to leave their little ones at home for a short time. It can be a challenge. Especially for Penguin! There are tears and sadness, but Penguin likes the babysitter, Mrs. Duck. They have fun together reading and playing and hugging Penguin’s favorite pillow. And soon, someone’s at the door, Mom is back! This sweet new board book confides that missing Mom is hard for everyone, but little listeners will delight in the happy ending.
At a glance
- Format
- Board book
- Pages
- 20
- Words
- 94
- Reading age
- 2–4
- Audience
- Board
- Lexile
- ~90L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.2
- F&P level
- ~D
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 196052
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2016
- First published
- February 1, 2016
- Publisher
- Picture Window Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Board Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781479587391
- LCCN
- 2015024974
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