Swamp Water
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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2013 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Swamp Water

Written by Robert Munsch · Illustrated by Michael Martchenko

A fancy restaurant lacks Victoria's favorite foods. What's a hungry girl to do?

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32 pages· 871 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud· ~360L
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Bookroo's summary

Victoria's birthday lunch at a fancy restaurant turns into a culinary adventure when her favorite foods are missing from the menu. With no hamburgers or tacos in sight, will Victoria's creative suggestions save the day? Join her on a hilarious quest to transform the menu and satisfy her picky palate. This delightful tale captures the humor and challenges of dining out with a young, selective eater.

From the publisher

Victoria’s perfect birthday meal comes from a very unexpected place!Victoria’s grandmother is taking her out for a very special birthday lunch. And because it’s a very special birthday lunch, Victoria’s grandmother takes her to a very fancy restaurant. But because it’s a very fancy restaurant, they don’t make hamburgers OR chicken fingers and French fries OR tacos OR Swamp Water! What’s a hungry girl to do? Maybe give the restaurant some helpful suggestions of what SHOULD be on their menu?In true Munsch fashion, Swamp Water is an uproarious treat, which will resonate with all of the picky eaters out there . . . and the grown-ups who try to feed them.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
871
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~360L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
161188
Publication
Published
April 6, 2021
First published
January 1, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781443128377

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