Simon and the Better Bone
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Simon and the Better Bone

Written and illustrated by Corey R. Tabor

A dog meets his reflection and wants a better bone. Can he outsmart himself?

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40 pages· 251 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~520L
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Simon, a curious dog, encounters his reflection by the pond, each with a bone. But the other bone seems better. As Simon plots to trade, he faces a clever opponent—himself. Can he outwit his own reflection, or will he learn a lesson in empathy and generosity? Discover the twists in this playful reimagining of a classic fable.

From the publisher

Using the same innovative format as his Caldecott Honor winner, Mel Fell, Corey R. Tabor reimagines Aesop’s “The Dog and His Reflection” in a clever, charming tale of empathy and generosity. One day, down by the pond, Simon meets another dog just like him. And that dog has a bone just like his, only better! How will Simon ever get him to trade, when the other pup knows all the same tricks…?

At a glance
Format
Pages
40
Words
251
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
May 9, 2023
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063275553

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