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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2008 · Est. 14 min read-aloud
Someone for Mr. Sussman
Written & illustrated by Patricia Polacco
A matchmaker faces her toughest challenge: finding love for the impossible Mr. Sussman.
40 pages· 1,745 words· Est. 14 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Jerome's Bubbie is the neighborhood's top matchmaker, renowned for her miraculous pairings. Yet, Mr. Sussman remains unmatched, his pickiness a formidable obstacle. Undeterred, Bubbie embarks on a comedic quest to find his perfect match, testing her skills and patience. Will she succeed in proving her belief that every pot has a lid, or will Mr. Sussman remain a bachelor forever? Dive into this heartwarming tale of determination, humor, and the pursuit of love against all odds.
From the publisher
Jerome’s bubbie is a matchmaker?the greatest in the whole neighborhood. She even found a match for the Firesteins? son, and that was a miracle! She’s found a match for everyone. Everyone except for Mr. Sussman?and herself, that is. But Mr. Sussman is impossible! ?Too picky!? Jerome cautions Bubbie after each appointment. But Bubbie is determined to make this match, no matter what lengths she must go to. And in a satisfying and sweet conclusion, this comedy of errors proves Bubbie’s motto: No pot is so crooked that there isn’t a lid to fit it!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,745
- Reading age
- 6–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD560L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.4
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 126779
Publication
- Published
- November 13, 2008
- Publisher
- Philomel Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399250750
- LCCN
- 2008000660
- OCLC
- 213079084
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