The Best Time of Day
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2005 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Best Time of Day

By Eileen Spinelli, Bryan Langdo

A farm's day unfolds from dawn to dusk in a rhythmic dance.

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32 pages· 444 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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On a bustling farm, the day starts with a crow and ends with the stars. From flipping flapjacks to milking cows, each moment is a cherished routine. Farmer Fred and his family find joy in every task, while the animals and neighbors each treasure their favorite time. As the sun sets, the farm's lively rhythm becomes a soothing lullaby, perfect for bedtime. What makes each moment special, and how does the farm's harmony unfold? Discover the simple pleasures of farm life in this delightful, rhyming journey from sunrise to sunset.

From the publisher

On this busy little farm, day begins with a loud crow at sunup, and then there are flapjacks to be flipped, cows to be milked, piggies to feed . . . and in the blink of an eye, it’s nighttime. This joyful rhyming celebration of everyday life is just right for bedtime.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
444
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD620L
Themes & topics
Books about familiesBooks about farm lifeBooks about animalsBooks about daily routinesBooks about community
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
88640
Publication
Published
May 1, 2007
First published
January 1, 2005
Publisher
Sandpiper
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152058623

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