Smokey
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7

Smokey

Written by Bill Peet

A retired engine finds a surprising new purpose.

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40 pages· ~670L
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Bookroo's summary

Smokey, a little steam engine, faces obsolescence as progress leaves him without a job. But when he stumbles upon a unique opportunity to teach children their letters, he discovers a new purpose. Can Smokey adapt to this unexpected role and find fulfillment in helping the next generation? Join Smokey on a heartwarming journey of reinvention and discovery, where the power of education and community shines through.

From the publisher

Progress forces Smokey the switch engine out of a job until he discovers a new way to help people. “Told in such excellent, free-swinging verse and illustrated with such vigorous and funny pictures that it outranks most of its predecessors.” – Horn Book

At a glance
Format
Prebound-Sewn
Pages
40
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~670L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.3
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
19595
Publication
Published
October 24, 1983
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780613102926

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