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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?
3.3/5 Goodreads · 141 ratings
24 pages· 226 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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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
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The fine print
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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