The Paperboy
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1996 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

The Paperboy

Written and illustrated by Dav Pilkey

A boy and his dog find peace in the quiet world before dawn.

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32 pages· 372 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD530L
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Bookroo's summary

In the tranquil moments before sunrise, a boy and his loyal dog embark on their newspaper route, savoring the world that feels like theirs alone. As they journey through the silent streets, they discover the beauty of solitude and the comfort of companionship. What secrets does the dawn hold for them in this cherished time together?

From the publisher

Bestselling author Dav Pilkey’s timeless Caldecott Honor book about a boy, his dog, and the solitude they share before the world wakes up, now in a vibrantly remastered jacketed hardcover edition.In the still before dawn, while the rest of the world is sleeping, a boy and his dog leave the comfort of their warm bed to deliver newspapers. As the boy pedals his bike along a route he knows by heart, his dog runs by his side, both enjoying a world that, before sunrise, belongs only to them.Acclaimed author and artist Dav Pilkey celebrates the beauty found in silence and the peace that comes from being with a beloved friend in this newly remastered edition of his timeless, Caldecott Honor-winning picture book.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
372
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD530L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
18642
Publication
Published
February 23, 2016
First published
March 1, 1996
Publisher
Orchard Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780545871860

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