The Sandman
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2008 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

The Sandman

Written by Ralph Fletcher · Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey

A tiny man braves a dragon's lair for magical sleep sand.

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32 pages· 778 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· ~580L
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Tor, a tiny man, discovers the secret to magical sleep sand lies in dragon scales. To help children sleep, he must brave a dragon's lair to collect these precious scales. Can Tor outwit the fearsome creature and fulfill his mission? This enchanting tale of courage and magic will captivate readers of all ages.

From the publisher

Where did that little piece of sand in the corner of your eye come from? That’s easy–the Sandman.It all started a long time ago when a tiny man named Tor discovered that a dragon’s scale held magical powers. Ground dragon scales make magic sand that Tor sprinkles in the eyes of children to help them fall asleep. But how does he get the scales to make the special sand? He has to venture into the lair of a dragon, and that’s no easy feat! This imaginative telling of the legend of the Sandman combined with fantastical, illuminating pictures will be enjoyed by the whole family.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
778
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~580L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.8
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
122403
Publication
Published
May 27, 2008
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780805077261
LCCN
2007002831
OCLC
85017990

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