The Baddies
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2022 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

The Baddies

Written by Julia Donaldson · Illustrated by Axel Scheffler

A ghost, witch, and troll try to scare a brave girl. Who will win?

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32 pages· 684 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD670L
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Bookroo's summary

A ghost, witch, and troll, the meanest trio around, are eager to frighten the new girl in the cottage. But this little girl is braver than they expect. As they plot their spooky antics, she surprises them with her courage and kindness. Can the Baddies outwit her, or will they learn that not all battles are won with fear? Dive into a whimsical tale where bravery meets mischief, and discover if the Baddies can truly scare the unscareable.

From the publisher

From the creators of Room on the Broom and The Gruffalo, a perfect read-aloud tale of spooky, silly fun!Oh no! The Baddies are coming! They’re the meanest and nastiest ghost, witch, and troll in all the land, and they just love being bad. When a little girl moves into a nearby cottage, the Baddies can’t wait to scare her out of her wits. But little girls are much braver than they thought, and baddies don’t always win…Get ready for a rollicking tale of spooky, silly fun in this riotous picture book from the creators of Room on the Broom, The Snail and the Whale, and The Gruffalo.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
684
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD670L
Themes & topics
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Kind
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$1799

Kind

Ages 3–5 · 2019
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.3
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
August 1, 2023
First published
January 1, 2022
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781339009063
LCCN
2022047517

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