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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1995 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
The School Play
Written by Mercer Mayer
Part of the Little Critter Board Books series
Stage fright strikes during a school play. Can a brother's support save the day?
3.9/5 Goodreads · 67 ratings
24 pages· 372 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Little Critter is excited for his school play debut, but when the curtain rises, stage fright takes over. As he stands frozen, his baby brother's unexpected encouragement from the audience might be the key to overcoming his fears. Will Little Critter find his voice in time, or will the spotlight prove too daunting? Discover how a sibling's love can turn the tide in this heartwarming tale of courage and family.
From the publisher
Little Critter has a part in the school play, but when the performance night arrives he is struck with stage fright. Luckily he remembers his lines just in time after hearing his little brother out in the audience. He knows that the next time he’s in a play, it won’t be so hard.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 24
- Words
- 372
- Reading age
- 2–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~281L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.2
- F&P level
- ~I
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 40612
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 1999
- First published
- January 1, 1995
- Publisher
- Golden Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Board Book
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