Surprise Soup
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2009 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Surprise Soup

Written by Mary Ann Rodman · Illustrated by G. Brian Karas

Kevie awaits his new sibling's arrival, holding the secret to a special soup surprise.

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32 pages· 872 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· ~220L
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Bookroo's summary

Kevie is thrilled to no longer be the youngest as he awaits the arrival of his new sibling. With his father and older brother, they prepare a special soup to welcome the baby home. But only Kevie knows the secret ingredient that will make it perfect. As the clock ticks down to the big reveal, will Kevie's surprise be the highlight of the homecoming?

From the publisher

“Mama had a baby last night. ?Is it a boy or a girl I ask Daddy. ?It’s a surprise, Kevie, ? he says. ?You?ll fi nd out when they come home.? ?When is that I ask. ?Tonight, ? says Daddy.” Kevie is excited that he?ll no longer be the littlest. Little brothers get teased. Little brothers make messes. Big brothers help out. Big brothers know how to do things. Daddy, big brother Josh, and Kevie are making Mama’s special soup to welcome her and the new baby home. But only Kevie knows the secret ingredient. Absolutely irresistible illustrations and a funny, read-aloud text make this book just right for little brothers, big brothers?and their parents.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
872
Reading age
3–5
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
129872
Publication
Published
April 16, 2009
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780670062744

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