Rita and Whatsit
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$1394
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2006 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Rita and Whatsit

Book #1 in the Rita and Whatsit series

A birthday gift surprises Rita by running away. What could it be?

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32 pages· 383 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~260L
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Bookroo's summary

Rita, a spirited girl, is unimpressed with her birthday gifts until one mysteriously escapes. Joined by Whatsit, a mischievous dog, she embarks on a playful chase. What secret does this runaway present hold?

From the publisher

Rita is a little girl with a big personality.Whatsit is a dog without a name. Rita enjoys dressing up, running around, and being in charge. Whatsit enjoys chewing on things, sleeping, and cheating at checkers. Together, they are perfect friends. In this, the first book of a new series, Rita is not pleased with any of her birthday presents…until one of them starts running away.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
383
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~260L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.1
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
130094
Publication
Published
April 1, 2009
First published
April 21, 2006
Publisher
Chronicle Books (CA)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780811865500
LCCN
2008030733
OCLC
244293151

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