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Picture Book · Ages 4–+ · 2021
The Neighbourhood Surprise
Written by Sarah van Dongen
A surprise party reveals Mrs. Fig's unexpected move across the street.
3.7 Goodreads · 46 ratings
32 pages· ~550L
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Bookroo's summary
Beloved by neighborhood children for her stories and cookies, Mrs. Fig faces a big change. When the kids hear she's leaving for a nursing home, they plan a surprise party. But the real surprise? She's just moving across the street! This heartwarming tale explores community bonds and the joys of shared meals, with a delightful twist on lifestyle choices like veganism and vegetarianism. Will the neighborhood's love and laughter keep Mrs. Fig close?
From the publisher
All the children in the neighborhood like Mrs. Fig. She tells them stories, makes them costumes, and bakes delicious cookies. When children find out that Mrs Fig is leaving for a nursing home, they organise a surprise street party for her. Only to find out she’s moving to the other side of the street! Food brings the neighborhood together in this charming book about life-styles, veganism and vegetarianism.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–99+
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~550L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.6
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- May 4, 2021
- First published
- January 1, 2021
- Publisher
- Tiny Owl Publishing
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781910328712
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