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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 2009
The Goblin and the Empty Chair
By Mem Fox, Leo Dillon (Illustrator), Diane Dillon (Illustrator)
A goblin seeks to heal a grieving family with compassion's magic touch.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 409 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a distant land, a family mourns an unimaginable loss. A solitary goblin, hidden from the world, watches their sorrow. With a heart full of compassion, he steps forward, determined to mend their broken spirits. Can his unexpected friendship bridge the gap between fear and healing, uniting them in a tale of hope and renewal? Discover the transformative power of kindness in this enchanting fairy tale.
From the publisher
In a time long past, in a land far away, a family has suffered an unspeakable loss. But a lonely goblin has been watching. And he knows what to do to help them heal. From internationally acclaimed picture book masters Mem Fox and Leo and Diane Dillon, here is a rich and moving original fairy tale about family, friendship, and the power compassion has to unite us all.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD550L
Themes & topics
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.6
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- September 22, 2009
- Publisher
- Beach Lane Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781416985853
- LCCN
- 2008041862
- OCLC
- 262737484
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