The House Across the Street
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Picture Book · Ages 2–+ · 2002 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

The House Across the Street

Written & illustrated by Jules Feiffer

A boy dreams of befriending his fantastical neighbor.

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32 pages· 422 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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A young boy is captivated by his neighbor's extraordinary life, complete with a bedroom pool and a pet piranha. Desperate to befriend him, he wonders if imagination can bridge the gap between their worlds. Can he turn his dreams into reality, or will the distance remain? Discover how far creativity can take you in this whimsical tale of friendship and wonder.

From the publisher

The boy in the house across the street leads a fantastic life! He can sleep as late as he wants and doesn’t have to go to school if it’s raining. He’s got a swimming pool in his bedroom and a piranha for a pet. So the little boy who watches his every move from the smaller house across the way wants desperately to be his friend. But how is this possible? With imagination, everything is possible.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
422
Reading age
2–99+
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~361L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about imaginationBooks about social themesBooks about new experiencesBooks about neighbors
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~K
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
65036
Publication
Published
October 7, 2002
First published
January 1, 2002
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780786809103

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