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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1977
The Big Orange Splot
A colorful house challenges a neighborhood's conformity.
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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Mr. Plumbean's house is splashed with bright orange paint, sparking his desire for a multi-colored transformation. As his vibrant home stands out, it challenges the neighborhood's strict conformity. Will his bold expression inspire others or create chaos? Discover how one man's colorful dreams disrupt a 'neat street' and explore the power of individuality in a world of sameness.
“My house is me and I am it. My house is where I like to be and it looks like all my DREAMS.”
— from the book
From the publisher
When Mr. Plumbeans’ house is splashed with bright orange paint, he decides a multi-colored house would be a nice change. This favorite story of creativity and individuality is back by popular demand.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 550L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.6
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 1993
- First published
- June 1, 1977
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780590445108
- OCLC
- 41899670
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