Shut the Door!
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1993

Shut the Door!

Written by Robert Lopshire · Illustrated by Maria Karipidou

Part of the I Can Read It All By Myself Beginner Books series

A bear's open door invites chaos and a lesson in responsibility.

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48 pages· 520L
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Bookroo's summary

A little bear's forgetfulness leads to a parade of messy guests, from flies to a bath-seeking moose. As chaos ensues, will he learn the importance of responsibility before it's too late? With a surprise twist, this rhymed tale promises giggles and a gentle reminder that everyone makes mistakes. Perfect for young readers, this story combines humor with a valuable lesson, encouraging kids to embrace reading and responsibility.

From the publisher

Unavailable for almost 20 years, a funny easy-reader about responsibility gets a fresh new look! When a little bear forgets to close the door to his house, he encounters a series of unwelcome (and untidy) visitors–including a swarm of flies, an egg-loving skunk, and a moose in search of a bath! This rhymed easy-reader by Robert Lopshire–author of Put Me in the Zoo and I Want to Be Somebody New!–is perfect for beginning readers, and its surprise ending (in which the little bear’s mom forgets to shut the door herself–oops!) will leave kids giggling with glee while reinforcing the message that we ALL need to be responsible for our actions. With charming new illustrations by Maria Karipidou, this is the kind of classic, funny Beginner Book with a message that kids, parents, and educators will adore! Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
May 5, 2020
First published
December 6, 1993
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780525580331

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