The Bad Idea and Other Stories
The Bad Idea and Other Stories
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The Bad Idea and Other Stories

Written by Greg Pizzoli
Book #1 in the Earl & Worm Series
Hardcover
$10.99
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4 - 8
Reading age
72
Page count
1,762
Word count
470L
Lexile measure
Apr 1, 2025
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This sweet, giggle-inducing early reader kicks off a brand-new series featuring two unlikely friends in the tradition of Frog and Toad, from the beloved Geisel Award-winning author of The Watermelon Seed. Earl and Worm have been friends for a very, very long time, but their friendship had a rocky start. Earl is a happy go-lucky bird who plays saxophone to his plants because they love music in the morning. His neighbor Worm, on the other hand…well, Worm is the exact opposite. She would rather read in silence. How will these very different neighbors become the very best of friends? With some sweet lemonade, the right shade of paint, and an unfinished poem, and most of all, sharing a little bit about themselves. Award-winning creator Greg Pizzoli delivers three funny and heartwarming stories that will delight fans of other iconic duos like Elephant and Piggie or Pizza and Taco.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780593649664
    Publication Date
    April 1, 2025
    Publisher
    Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Original Publication Date
    April 1, 2025
    Page Count
    72
    Word Count
    1762
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2024041025
    Lexile® Level
    470L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~M
    ATOS® Book Level
    2.4
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    552652
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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