The Extra-Special Helper
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Picture Book · Ages 5–7 · 2010 · Est. 12 min read-aloud

The Extra-Special Helper

By Sally Rippin, Aki Fukuoka (Illustrator)

Book #5 in the Billie B. Brown series

Billie's zoo trip turns chaotic when no one listens to her guidance.

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48 pages· 1,510 words· Est. 12 min read-aloud
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Billie B. Brown is on a school trip to the zoo, tasked as The Extra-special Helper. But chaos ensues when her classmates ignore her instructions. Can Billie navigate the wild day and prove her leadership? Join Billie in this relatable adventure filled with humor, family warmth, and problem-solving. Will she manage to keep the trip on track, or will the animals have the last laugh? Discover how Billie handles the unexpected challenges and see if she can turn the day around.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,510
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Transitional Reader
Lexile
530L
Themes & topics
Books about helping othersBooks about schoolBooks about the zooBooks about social themesBooks about field trips
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
156211
Publication
Published
January 1, 2014
First published
August 1, 2010
Publisher
Kane Miller
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781610670999

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