The Bat Can Bat
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Picture Book · Ages 6–9 · 2018 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Bat Can Bat

Written and illustrated by Gene Barretta

Animal athletes showcase the playful world of homonyms at a sporting event.

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40 pages· 402 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· 610L
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Bookroo's summary

Join a lively group of animal athletes as they navigate the quirky world of homonyms at a sporting event. From a bat that bats to a bulldog breaking boards, each character brings a unique twist to words that sound and are spelled the same but mean different things. Will the steer successfully steer his skateboard, or will he take an unexpected plunge? Discover the fun and richness of language through clever wordplay and unexpected mishaps. Dive into this playful exploration where every word has a double life, and every game is a lesson in language.

From the publisher

Playing a variety of sports, an assortment of animals introduces words that sound and are spelled the same but have different meanings, such as “bat,” a flying mammal, and “bat,” an implement for hitting a baseball.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
402
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
610L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
196594
Publication
Published
February 13, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805099461

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