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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
The Library Book
By Tom Chapin, Michael Mark, Chuck Groenink (Illustrator)
Escape a rainy day with a library adventure.
40 pages· 423 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
On a dreary day, with rain pouring and nothing exciting on TV, a trip to the library promises unexpected adventures. Who will you meet among the shelves? Discover the magic within!
From the publisher
What’s the best way to cure a gloomy day? A trip to the library! Based on the hit song by Tom Chapin and Michael Mark, here is an affectionate, exuberant, uproarious celebration of books, reading, and—SHHH!—libraries! The rain is pouring, Dad is snoring, and the same old stuff is on TV—boring. What is there to do today? Go to the library, of course! Who will we meet there? Let’s find out!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 423
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD500L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.3
out of 7
4.0
“This is improved by being familiar with the song, but is subpar without it.”
Mr. Staccato
Trusted reviewer
4.5
“I wanted so much to like this one but I felt like the cadence was just wonky, as it is with so many books written by song-writers”
Marmee
Trusted reviewer
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.9
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 194549
Publication
- Published
- October 3, 2017
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781481460927
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