Rufus Goes to School
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2013 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Rufus Goes to School

Written by Kim T Griswell · Illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev

Part of the Rufus series

A pig's quest to attend school faces a stubborn principal's refusal.

3.8/7 Bookroo expert·4.0/5 Goodreads · 412 ratings
32 pages· 575 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD540L
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Bookroo's summary

Rufus Leroy Williams III, a determined pig, dreams of going to school to learn to read. Armed with a backpack and lunchbox, he faces Principal Lipid's firm rule: no pigs allowed. Can Rufus find a way to change the principal's mind and fulfill his reading dream? This charming tale explores the power of persistence and the love of learning.

From the publisher

Rufus Leroy Williams III wants to go to school to learn to read but the principal at first refuses because Rufus is a pig.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
575
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
Themes & topics
What readers & critics say

Reviews

3.8

out of 7

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
160768
Publication
Published
August 1, 2013
Publisher
Union Square Kids
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781454904168
LCCN
2012035510

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