There Once Was a Woman Who Married a Man
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1979

There Once Was a Woman Who Married a Man

Written by Norma Farber · Illustrated by Lydia Dabcovich

A wife struggles to break her husband's silence.

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32 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary

A woman is determined to uncover the reason behind her husband's unyielding silence. As she delves deeper into his quiet world, she faces unexpected challenges and revelations. Can she find the key to his heart, or will his silence remain an unbreakable barrier? Discover the secrets that lie beneath the surface in this gripping tale of love and mystery.

From the publisher

No matter how hard she tries, a silent man’s wife can’t get him to speak.

Awards

The New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award (1978)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 1, 1978
First published
July 17, 1979
Publisher
AddisonWesley
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780201019476

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