The Little Brown Jay
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1994 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

The Little Brown Jay

Written by Elizabeth Claire · Illustrated by Miriam Katin

Part of the Folktales from Around the World series

A magical bird aids a princess, revealing love's unexpected rewards.

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22 pages· 660 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· 450L
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Bookroo's summary

In a vibrant retelling of an Indian tale, a magical brown jay comes to the aid of Princess Maya. Through a selfless act, the bird helps her overcome a mysterious challenge. As the story unfolds, the bird's kindness is rewarded in a surprising way, raising questions about the true nature of love and generosity. What unexpected twist awaits in this enchanting tale of compassion and cultural richness?

From the publisher

Developed in consultation with folklore specialist Bette Bosma. Each authentic retelling includes nonfiction cultural material about the country of origin.Helping others has its own rewardsIn this pourquoi tale, a magical brown jay helps the beautiful Princess Maya and is rewarded in a wonderful, unexpected way.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
22
Words
660
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
450L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.4
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
39993
Publication
Published
October 1, 1994
Publisher
Mondo Pub
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781879531444
LCCN
94014366
OCLC
30318800

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