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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1986 · Est. 11 min read-aloud
The Village of Round and Square Houses
Discover why a village divides its homes by shape, told through a young girl's eyes.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 625 ratings
32 pages· 1,320 words· Est. 11 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In the unique village of Tos, women reside in round houses while men inhabit square ones. Through the eyes of a young girl, uncover the intriguing tale behind this unusual tradition. What led to this division, and how does it shape the lives of its residents? Dive into a world where architecture tells a story, and every corner holds a secret waiting to be revealed.
From the publisher
The village of Tos is like no other village in the world, for in this village the women live in round houses and the men live in square ones. The story of how this came to be is told from the point of view of a young girl who grew up there. Ann Grifalconi’s bold, dynamic art and rhythmic storytelling recreate this world and make The Village of Round and Square Houses a perfect book for reading aloud.
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At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 1,320
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD850L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.4
- F&P level
- ~T
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 6098
Publication
- Published
- May 30, 1986
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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