To Be Like the Sun
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2008 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

To Be Like the Sun

Written by Susan Marie Swanson · Illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine

A seed's journey to a sunflower reveals life's everyday miracles.

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40 pages· 288 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~420L
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Bookroo's summary

A young girl nurtures a tiny seed, witnessing its transformation from a mere shoot to a towering sunflower. As she waters and watches, she discovers the wonders of growth and the secrets hidden within each stage. What marvels will unfold as the sunflower reaches for the sun?

From the publisher

Within every tiny seed lies the secret of what’s to come. First a shoot, then a stem, a leaf, a bud–and finally a brilliant sunflower reaching high for the sun. Join a young girl as she waters and watches, celebrating the everyday miracles of growth and life.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
288
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~420L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
122518
Publication
Published
April 1, 2008
Publisher
HMH Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152057961
LCCN
2006103262
OCLC
83603338

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