The Big Squeeze
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$1899
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2024 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The Big Squeeze

Written by Molly Harris · Illustrated by Alison Hawkins

A sponge faces an overwhelming mess and discovers the power of friendship and self-care.

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32 pages· 418 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~460L
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Bookroo's summary

In a bustling kitchen, a diligent sponge tackles endless messes. But when the chaos becomes too much, she faces burnout. Can friendship and a big squeeze help her overcome this challenge? Discover a heartwarming tale of resilience and self-care as the sponge learns that sometimes, even the hardest workers need a break. Will she find a way to balance her duties and her well-being, or will the mess prove too great? Dive into this charming story to find out how a little sponge handles a big problem.

From the publisher

A hardworking sponge makes its debut in this delightful and relatable picture book perfect for fans of Lou by Breanna Carzoo and The Creature of Habit by Jennifer E. Smith!The little sponge has a BIG job. She washes and mops and scrubs away all the messes in the kitchen.But what happens when the mess gets TOO BIG and she just CAN’T clean anymore?Find out how far friendship, self-care, and a BIIIIIIIG squeeze can go in one sponge’s charming battle against total burnout.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
418
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~460L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
553598
Publication
Published
July 9, 2024
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063255586

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