Pickin' Peas
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Board Book · Ages 0–17 · 1997

Pickin' Peas

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald · Illustrated by Pat Cummings

A clever rabbit must outwit a girl to escape her grasp.

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32 pages· AD460L
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Bookroo's summary

A cunning rabbit munches through a pea patch, only to be caught by a determined girl. As he plots his escape, the rabbit's wit and charm are put to the test. Will his cleverness be enough to outsmart her, or will he find himself in a stew? This lively tale of trickery and resourcefulness invites readers to join in the fun, singing along and dancing to the rhythm of this timeless folktale.

From the publisher

Winner of Tennessee Volunteer State Award A clever, singing rabbit eats his way through the pea patch until Little Girl snatches him up, and he is soon singing a new tune as he plans his escape. With a nod to Brer Rabbit, Pickin Peas is adapted from two folktales collected in Alabama and Virginia. The lively storytelling voice of award-winning author Margaret Read MacDonald, combined with Pat Cummings’ bright, bold contemporary illustrations, makes this timeless battle-of-wits an instant classic. This southern trickster folktale will teach readers the importance of resourcefulness, respect and fairness. Tell this story as a sing-along and make up dance moves as a class. Have fun with it!

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
0–17
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD460L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.5
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
34812
Publication
Published
September 16, 2014
First published
March 1, 1997
Publisher
August House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781939160836

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