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· AR 3 · 0.5 AR pts
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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
AR book level
3
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
79082
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~O
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
November 18, 1968
First published
January 1, 1968
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394810164
LCCN
2003016215
OCLC
815750987

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