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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1967 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Peter's Chair
Part of the Peter series
A boy defends his cherished chair from being painted for his baby sister.
40 pages· 292 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Peter's world changes with the arrival of his baby sister. As his parents repaint his old baby furniture pink, Peter's beloved blue chair remains untouched. Determined to keep it, Peter decides to run away with his dog, Willie. Will he find a way to protect his chair and navigate the challenges of sibling rivalry? This heartwarming tale explores the emotions of a young boy facing change and the bonds of family.
From the publisher
The award-winning, classic stories about Peter and his neighborhood friends from the Caledcott Medal-winning author, Ezra Jack Keats. Peter has a new baby sister. First his father paints Peter’s old cradle pink, then his crib. Then his parents want to paint Peter’s chair! “Let’s run away, Willie,” he says to his dog. And they do. This is a gentle and reassuring story about sibling rivalry.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 292
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 500L
Inside the book
A peek between the covers
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.1
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.8
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 16869
Publication
- Published
- August 28, 1998
- First published
- January 1, 1967
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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