Pete Won't Eat
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Pete Won't Eat

Part of the I Like to Read series

Pete refuses lunch, causing chaos. Will he try the green slop?

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24 pages· 226 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· AD200L
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Bookroo's summary

Pete's refusal to eat the mysterious green slop leaves him alone and his siblings frustrated. As his mom contemplates making him a sandwich, Pete faces a choice: remain stubborn or take a leap of faith. Will he discover something unexpected by trying the slop, or will he stick to his guns? This tale of culinary courage explores the rewards of open-mindedness and the surprises that await when we dare to taste the unknown.

From the publisher

Everyone is mad at Pete! Even Mom! But Pete can’t eat that green slop that Mom made for lunch. He won’t even taste it! His siblings want Pete to eat so they can go out to play. But Pete stands firm, and his siblings desert him. Mom makes Pete stay, but she is feeling sad about it. She is about to make him a sandwich when Pete decides to try the slop. He likes it! In addition to enjoying the yummy slop, Pete has learned the benefits of keeping an open mind and trying new things.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Words
226
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD200L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.9
F&P level
~G
Scholastic level
E
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
161642
Publication
Published
August 31, 2014
First published
September 1, 2012
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823431830
LCCN
2012039209

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