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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2003 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
The Pup Speaks Up
Written by Anna Jane Hays · Illustrated by Valeria Petrone
A quiet pup finds his voice with help from chatty friends.
3.3/5 Goodreads · 95 ratings
32 pages· 180 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Pal, a shy pup, discovers his voice with a little nudge from his chatty friends. As he learns to speak up, will he find the courage to make his final bow-wow? This engaging Step 1 Reader uses rhyme and rhythm to guide young readers on a journey of self-expression and confidence. With simple words and picture clues, children will delight in Pal's adventure and their own reading success.
From the publisher
This Step 1 Phonics Reader can start your child on the road to reading success! Pal is a pup who’s a bit on the quiet side. But after some gentle prodding and encouragement from a few “talkative” friends, the pup finds the courage to speak up and take his final bow-wow! Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 180
- Reading age
- 4–6
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 200L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 0.7
- F&P level
- ~G
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 117219
Publication
- Published
- May 27, 2003
- First published
- May 1, 2003
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780375812323
- LCCN
- 2002004585
- OCLC
- 49610903
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