The Pup Speaks Up
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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.

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32 pages· 180 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 200L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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