The Boy of the Three-Year Nap
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1988 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

The Boy of the Three-Year Nap

Written by Dianne Snyder · Illustrated by Allen Say

A lazy son faces unexpected consequences from his clever mother's scheme.

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32 pages· 1,665 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· AD610L
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Bookroo's summary

In a quaint Japanese village, Taro's laziness is legendary. But when his cunning mother turns his own trick against him, Taro must confront the unexpected fallout. Will he learn the value of hard work, or will his mother's clever plan backfire? Discover a tale of wit and wisdom, beautifully illustrated in traditional Japanese style, where every page reveals a new twist in Taro's journey.

From the publisher

Lazy Taro gets his comeuppance. “The pictures, handsome in every respect, are done in Japanese style, and complement a well-crafted story.” – Booklist, starred review

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1988)Caldecott Honor (1989)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,665
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD610L
Themes & topics
The illustrator

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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
5460
Publication
Published
October 14, 1993
First published
January 1, 1988
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395669570
OCLC
17209983

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