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Stellaluna
Ages 4–7 · 1993
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2004 · Est. 11 min read-aloud
Pinduli
Written & illustrated by Janell Cannon
A hyena's quest for self-acceptance transforms the savanna through unexpected words.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 1,309 ratings
48 pages· 1,384 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Pinduli, a young hyena, feels insecure about her appearance after harsh comments from Dog, Lion, and Zebra. Longing to vanish, she stumbles into a mix-up that teaches the savanna a powerful lesson on the impact of words. Can Pinduli turn her hurt into a message of respect and self-acceptance? Discover how a misunderstood hyena changes everything with a few simple words.
From the publisher
“Cannon fans will lap it up.” –Kirkus Reviews Pinduli’s mama has always told her that she’s the most beautiful hyena ever. But Dog, Lion, and Zebra don’t think so. Why else would they make her feel so rotten about her big ears, her fuzzy mane, and her wiggly stripes? Poor Pinduli just wants to disappear. But then a case of mistaken identity lets her show the creatures of the African savanna how a few tiny words can create something enormous. From the creator of the best-selling Stellaluna comes this triumphant story about self-image, self-acceptance, and treating others with respect. Includes notes about hyenas and other animals of the African savanna.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 1,384
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 680L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 78828
Publication
- Published
- February 20, 2018
- First published
- January 1, 2004
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781328740502
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