The Rainbabies
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$958
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1992 · Est. 15 min read-aloud

The Rainbabies

Written by Laura Krauss Melmed · Illustrated by Jim LaMarche

A childless couple discovers magical babies under a moonlit sky.

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32 pages· 1,929 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud· ~800L
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Bookroo's summary

Under a moonlit sky, a childless couple stumbles upon a dozen tiny babies during a magical moonshower. As they embrace this unexpected blessing, they must navigate the wonders and challenges that come with their newfound family. What secrets does this enchanted night hold, and how will it change their lives forever?

From the publisher

On a moonlit night. . . In the magic of a moonshower, a childless couple finds a dozen tiny babies in a meadow. Written in classic folktale tradition, illustrated with astonishing paintings, The Rainbabies is woven from magic and moonbeams.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,929
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~800L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.1
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
75053
Publication
Published
March 16, 2004
First published
September 23, 1992
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688151133
LCCN
91016877
OCLC
54821538

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