Straw
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2020 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Straw

Written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal · Illustrated by Scott Magoon

Part of the The Spoon series

Straw races through life until a friend shows him the joy of slowing down.

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48 pages· 325 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~220L
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Bookroo's summary

Straw loves being first, always rushing to the finish line. But when his haste leads to trouble, a friend helps him discover the beauty of taking things slow. Will Straw learn to savor life's little pleasures, or will his thirst for speed get the best of him? Join Straw on a journey of discovery in this charming tale filled with clever puns and heartwarming lessons. Perfect for fans of Spoon and Chopsticks, this story celebrates the art of slowing down and enjoying the world around us.

From the publisher

First there was Spoon. Then came Chopsticks. Now the last… Straw! The final entry in a trio of favorite “punny” tales reminds readers to savor life’s little pleasures, from beloved bestselling and award-winning author Amy Krouse Rosenthal. Straw has always had a great thirst for being first, slurping up anything in sight and rushing straight to the finish in every situation. But when his speedy streak gets the best of him, it takes a friend to show Straw how to take his time and drink in the amazing world around him. A companion to Spoon and Chopsticks, this warm and wise story–packed with the clever puns synonymous with this popular series–celebrates the joys of slowing down. Don’t miss these other titles in the Spoon series: Spoon and Chopsticks

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Words
325
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~220L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.9
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
509934
Publication
Published
February 4, 2020
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781484749555
LCCN
2018056846

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