The Alphabet Tree
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1968 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Alphabet Tree

Written by Leo Lionni

Letters unite to craft a powerful message against a fierce wind.

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40 pages· 440 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 620L
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Bookroo's summary

In a world where letters live on an alphabet tree, a fierce wind threatens to scatter them. To survive, they must unite, forming words and sentences. As they craft a message of peace, they discover the true power of unity and the written word. Can their newfound strength withstand the storm and deliver a message that changes everything?

From the publisher

From beloved Caldecott winning picture book creator Leo Lionni, this fable is about sticking together and sending a message of peace to those in charge. When a fierce wind threatens to blow all the little letters out of the alphabet tree, they must band together in words–and then sentences–to create a message that’s even stronger than the wind: peace on earth. With their newfound knowledge, there’s nothing the letters can’t do in this gentle parable about the power of the written word.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
440
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
620L
Themes & topics
Books about bugs and insectsBooks about writingBooks about alphabet (ABCs)Books about caterpillarsBooks about science and nature
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
79082
Publication
Published
November 18, 1968
First published
January 1, 1968
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394810164

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