Toad Weather
Toad Weather
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Toad Weather

Written by Sandra Markle & illustrated by Thomas Gonzalez
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$16.95
$15.76
4 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
35
Words per page
AD530L
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Mar 1, 2015
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A young girl, her mother, and her grandma embark on a rainy day adventure in this “engrossing” story of discovery and wonder. Based on the real-life Toad Detour season in Pennsylvania.”Gonzalez’s colorful illustrations, almost photo-realistic yet shimmering with rainy-day mystery, add excitement to an already engrossing story.” ―The New York TimesThere’s nothing to do on a rainy day–or so Ally thinks. But Mama says she’s seen something amazing, so despite Ally’s misgivings, she sets out on an adventure with her mother and grandmother.On her journey, she sees all sorts of things: dripping awnings, wet cardboard, splashing cars…but also earthworms, storm drain geysers, and oil slick patterns. And then they turn the corner, just in time to see a big crowd. What’s happening?Lyrical text from Sandra Markle and stunning paintings from Thomas Gonzalez, New York Times best-selling illustrator of 14 Cows for America, tell a captivating, multigenerational story of a toad migration, inspired by the real-life Toad Detour in Roxborough, Pennsylvania.Perfect for conservation, ecosystem and environment, frog and toad, and nature studies. Available in eBook!Awards: Parents’ Choice Recommended Award ―Parents’ Choice FoundationGreen Earth Book Award (Short List, Picture Book) ―The Nature GenerationAlso available from Thomas Gonzalez: 14 Cows for AmericaCountdownLife in a Frozen World

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781561458189
    Publication Date
    March 1, 2015
    Publisher
    Peachtree Publishing Company
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    35
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    4 - 8 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2014006505
    Lexile® Level
    AD530L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~N
    ATOS® Book Level
    3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    174267
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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