The Big Splash
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Picture Book · Ages 0–8 · 2019 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

The Big Splash

By Kirsten McDonald, Fatima Anaya (Illustrator)

Part of the Carlos & Carmen series

A pool mishap threatens fun until a clever solution saves the day.

4.0/5 Goodreads · 11 ratings
31 pages· 904 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

At the park pool, the Garcia twins' fun is interrupted when Carlos gets water in his eyes. Just as the day seems ruined, Carmen devises a clever plan to keep the splashes going. Can she turn the tide and ensure everyone enjoys their afternoon? Dive into this playful tale of quick thinking and teamwork.

From the publisher

The Garcias are spending the afternoon at the pool in the park. The twins are having fun in the shallow end until Carlos gets water in his eyes. Just when it seems like the fun will be over, Carmen figures out how to let everybody have a splashing good time. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
31
Words
904
Reading age
0–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
480L
Themes & topics
Books about siblingsBooks about twinsBooks about swimmingBooks about imagination and playBooks about family
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
504172
Publication
Published
August 1, 2019
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781532134913

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