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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2017
Secrets I Know
Written by Kallie George · Illustrated by Paola Zakimi
Discover a magical world through a girl's backyard secrets.
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a whimsical backyard adventure, a little girl reveals enchanting secrets only she knows. Whispers hide in trees, and branches become umbrellas. Her imaginative journey invites readers to see magic in the everyday. What other wonders will she uncover?
From the publisher
Perfect for fans of Liz Garton Scanlon’s All the World and Amy Krouse Rosenthal’s I Wish You More, this charming, whimsical story about one imaginative little girl’s magical world is sure to enchant readers young and old.
Follow the girl throughout a day spent in her own backyard, and you’ll discover lots of secrets only she can tell. For example, did you know that whispers hide in trees? Or that trees make great umbrellas? With a simple, poetic text from Kallie George and extraordinary illustrations from debut artist Paola Zakimi, here is a book families will read again and again and treasure for years to come.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD330L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
3.8
out of 7
4.3
“More of a book for adults. It's sweet and has cute phrases, but is a little boring for kids.”
Mr. Staccato
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~2.4
- F&P level
- ~J
Publication
- Published
- May 23, 2017
- Publisher
- Schwartz & Wade
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781101938935
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