Sometimes I'm Bombaloo
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A tender story that explores BIG feelings and includes a wise take on tantrums and learning how to feel like yourself again! Katie Honors is a really good kid – most of the time. But sometimes… well, sometimes, say when her little brother knocks down her beautiful castle after she told him not to touch it and she knows she’ll never be able to make it look that good again… sometimes Katie gets so mad she’s BOMBALOO, she’s just not herself. Sometimes she uses her feet and her fists instead of words.Being Bombaloo is scary. But a little time-out and a lot of love and understanding from Mom calms Bombaloo down and help Katie feel like Katie again! This is a warm book about losing your temper and how to feel like yourself again. With Yumi Heo’s bright illustrations and Rachel Vail’s sweet text, this title is the perfect read aloud for librarians, teachers, and parents.
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Rachel Vail is the author of children’s books including Justin Case, Sometimes I’m Bombaloo, and Righty and Lefty. She is also the author of several books for teens and middle grade readers, including If We Kiss, You Maybe, Gorgeous, Wonder, and Never Mind, which she wrote with Avi. Vail was born in New York City and grew up in New Rochelle, NY, just down the street from her future husband, though she didn’t know that until much later. She attended Georgetown University, where she earned her B.A. in English and Theater. She lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780439669412
- Publication Date
- February 1, 2005
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Original Publication Date
- January 1, 2000
- Page Count
- 32
- Word Count
- 313
- Audience
- Picture
- Reading Age
- 4 - 8 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 99058709
- WorldCat Number (OCLC)
- 60397771
- Lexile® Level
- AD640L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~P
- ATOS® Book Level
- 2.8
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 0.5
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 58484
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- LG
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