Philomena's New Glasses
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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2017 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Philomena's New Glasses

Written by Brenna Maloney

Three sisters learn not everyone needs the same things.

3.8/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 384 ratings
40 pages· 354 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD490L
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Bookroo's summary

Philomena needs new glasses, sparking a chain reaction among her sisters, Audrey and Nora Jane, who suddenly want them too. As the trio embarks on a whimsical journey through glasses, purses, and dresses, they discover a valuable lesson about individuality and the true meaning of sisterhood. Will they realize that not everyone needs the same things, or will their playful rivalry lead to unexpected surprises? Dive into this delightful tale of sibling antics and self-discovery, where each sister learns to embrace her unique needs and desires.

"Philomena disapproved. But the snacks were delicious."

— from the book

From the publisher

From the creator of Ready Rabbit Gets Ready! comes a hilarious photo-story of sisterhood and one-upmanship.

Philomena needs new glasses. Her sister Audrey wants them, too. And if Philomena and Audrey have them, shouldn’t their sister Nora Jane also have them?

In this utterly amusing tale of sisterhood, glasses, purses, and dresses, these girls soon make an important discovery. Not everyone needs the same things!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
354
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD490L
Themes & topics
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Philomena!
Philomena and her sisters
What readers & critics say

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3.8

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3.8

“This is such a funny, weird book—I can't decide what I think about it. The message is nice (we don't all need to have the same things) and the photographs of accessorized guinea pigs are great for a young audience, but it's one I'd try to avoid having to read to my toddler again and again.”

Marmee

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“A pitch-perfect...clever story of sibling rivalry. Delightful!”

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
500285
Publication
Published
August 15, 2017
Publisher
Viking Books For Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Text details
Filosofia OT
Illustration details
No stunt doubles were used in the making of this book. Each guinea pig performed her own stunts, including hefty purse lifting, snug dress wearing, and extensive kale eating.
Identifiers
ISBN
9780425288146
LCCN
2016053390

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