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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2013 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Picture Day Perfection
Written by Deborah Diesen · Illustrated by Dan Santat
A boy's plan for the worst school photo backfires with a perfect smile.
32 pages· 538 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
On picture day, a boy meticulously plans to take the worst school photo ever. Bedhead, stained shirt, and a scowl are all part of his scheme. But when the camera clicks, a moment of weakness—a smile—ruins his plan, capturing a perfect picture instead. Will he embrace this unexpected outcome, or find a way to reclaim his mischievous goal? Dive into this playful tale of unexpected twists and school day antics, where the best-laid plans can lead to delightful surprises.
From the publisher
After planning for months to have the perfect school picture taken, a boy’s moment of weakness ruins everything.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 538
- Reading age
- 5–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 570L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
3.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.2
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 162984
Publication
- Published
- September 3, 2013
- Publisher
- Harry N. Abrams
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781419708442
- LCCN
- 2012039866
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