Ping Wants to Play
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Ping Wants to Play

By Adam Gudeon

Part of the I Like to Read series

Energetic Ping's adventures often need sleepy Pong's help. Can they balance play and rest?

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24 pages· 77 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Meet Ping, a playful pup whose energy often leads to mischief, and Pong, her sleepy friend who loves to nap. While Ping's antics sometimes land her in trouble, Pong is always ready to lend a paw when he's awake. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of friendship, proving that even the most different personalities can make the best team. Will Ping's zest for life and Pong's laid-back nature find harmony, or will their differences lead to chaos? Discover how this dynamic duo tackles challenges in their own unique way.

From the publisher

Ping and Pong are friends. They like to eat and walk together, but they have their diffferences, too. Pong loves to nap, and he does it a lot. Ping likes to play! She runs and jumps around the yard while Pong sleeps the day away. Sometimes, this boundless energy gets Ping into tricky situations. Luckily, Pong likes to help when he’s not napping. These dogs are a great pair. Adam Gudeon’s lively illustrations capture Ping’s and Pong’s contrasting personalities in bold shapes and bright colors that are perfect for young readers. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level D.

At a glance
Format
Pages
24
Words
77
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
130L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about dogsBooks about individualityBooks about imagination and playBooks about helping others
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.8
F&P level
~E
Scholastic level
D
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
169486
Publication
Published
January 15, 2015
First published
September 1, 2013
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823433131

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