The Dinosaur Next Door
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2008 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

The Dinosaur Next Door

By Joan Stimson

Part of the Tadpoles series

A dinosaur appears next door. What will Tom do?

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24 pages· 90 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
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Tom peers out his window to discover a red and purple dinosaur living next door. As he grapples with this astonishing sight, questions arise: Is it friendly? What does it want? Tom must decide how to handle this prehistoric surprise. Will he keep it a secret or share his discovery? The stakes are high as Tom navigates this unexpected adventure, where every decision could lead to thrilling consequences. Dive into a world where the impossible becomes reality and imagination knows no bounds.

From the publisher

Last night from my window, this is what I saw…A red and purple dinosaur - a dinosaur next door! What will Tom do? Teacher’s guide available.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Words
90
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
320L
Themes & topics
Books about neighborsBooks about partiesBooks about childhoodBooks about imagination
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.4
F&P level
~J
Scholastic level
D
Publication
Published
August 1, 2009
First published
January 1, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780778739043

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