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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1989 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
The Wednesday Surprise
By Eve Bunting, Donald Carrick (Illustrator)
A surprise gift reveals the heartwarming bond between generations through shared stories.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,038 ratings
32 pages· 990 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Anna and Grandma have a special surprise for Dad's birthday. While everyone believes Grandma is teaching Anna to read, the truth is far more touching. On the big day, Grandma stands up and reads aloud the stories Anna has taught her, unveiling a heartfelt gift that transcends generations. What lessons do they learn from each other, and how will this surprise change their family dynamic? Discover the power of shared stories and the bonds they create.
From the publisher
Anna and Grandma are planning a surprise for Dad’s birthday. Dad thinks he has received all his presents, Grandma stands up and gives him the best one of all: she reads aloud the stories that Anna has taught her. “A plug for literacy is just the bonus; the real focus is on the lessons old and young share when they learn to read each other’s hearts.” – School Library Journal, starred review
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 990
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 540L
The author
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.8
- F&P level
- ~N
- Scholastic level
- M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 5248
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 1989
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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