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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2018 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
The Amazing Collection of Joey Cornell
By Candace Fleming, Gerard DuBois (Illustrator)
A boy's collection transforms ordinary objects into magical creations.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 264 ratings
36 pages· 679 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Young Joey Cornell sees magic in everyday objects, collecting them to create enchanting art. As his collection grows, he discovers the beauty in combining the unexpected. What wonders will he unveil next? Dive into this imaginative tale inspired by the childhood of artist Joseph Cornell, where creativity knows no bounds and the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
From the publisher
Joey Cornell collected everything — anything that sparked his imagination or delighted his eye. His collection grew and grew until he realized that certain pieces just looked right together. He assembled his doodads to create wonderful, magical creations out of once ordinary objects.
Perfect for introducing art to kids, here’s an imaginative and engaging book based on the childhood of great American artist Joseph Cornell, told by master picture book author Candace Fleming and lauded illustrator Gérard DuBois.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 36
- Words
- 679
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD560L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.1
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 195208
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2018
- Publisher
- Schwartz & Wade
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399552380
- LCCN
- 2017006761
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