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Board Book · Ages 4–8 · 1962
Pierre
Written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak
Book #1 in the The Nutshell Library series
A boy's indifference leads to unexpected consequences in this classic tale.
38 pages· ~250L
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Bookroo's summary
Meet Pierre, a boy who simply doesn't care. His apathy leads him into a surprising adventure that challenges his outlook on life. Will Pierre learn the importance of caring before it's too late? This timeless cautionary tale, now in a durable board book, invites young readers to explore the consequences of indifference and the value of empathy. Discover how a little boy's journey can teach big lessons in this beloved classic.
From the publisher
Pierre, along with the other three classic Nutshell Library titles (Alligators All Around, Chicken Soup with Rice, and One Was Johnny), is the first board book edition of Maurice Sendak’s original work! You loved Nutshell Library as a miniature collection, and these large board books make it even easier for children to share with their grown-up readers. For over fifty years, children have cared about Pierre, Maurice Sendak’s story about a little boy who doesn’t care about anything. And they will continue to care about this classic cautionary tale in this durable board book format.
At a glance
- Format
- Board Book
- Pages
- 38
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Board
- Lexile
- ~250L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
5.0
“This book is separated into short chapters, despite being a board book. It is a classic tale from the Maurice Sendak Nutshell Library.”
The Notorious RAD
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~2
- F&P level
- ~H
Publication
- Published
- January 10, 1962
- First published
- January 1, 1962
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Board Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780062668103
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