The Growing-Up Feet
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$1520
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1987 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

The Growing-Up Feet

Written by Beverly Cleary · Illustrated by Dyanne Disalvo-Ryan

Book #3 in the Jimmy and Janet series

Twins find magical boots that grow with them. What adventures await?

3.4 Goodreads · 72 ratings
32 pages· 1,280 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud· AD470L
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Bookroo's summary

Four-year-old twins Jimmy and Janet are eager to grow up. On a shoe-shopping trip, they discover magical red boots that promise to stretch and grow with them. As they step into these enchanting shoes, what adventures and challenges will they face? Will the boots fulfill their dreams or lead them into unexpected situations? Dive into a whimsical tale that captures the essence of childhood wonder and the desire to grow up too fast.

From the publisher

Four-year-old twins Jimmy and Janet can’t wait to grow up. So when they go off to get new shoes, they buy bright red boots that will s-t-r-e-t-c-h and grow along with them. “Catches the nuances of preschool concerns with extraordinary precision.”–Kirkus Reviews.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,280
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD470L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
6219
Publication
Published
September 15, 1967
First published
September 1, 1987
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688066192

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