Todd's TV
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2010 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Todd's TV

Written & illustrated by James Proimos

A young boy's life is changed when his TV becomes a surrogate parent.

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40 pages· 728 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Todd's parents are always busy, leaving him alone with his TV. But one day, the TV decides to help Todd in unexpected ways. As the TV comes to life, Todd's world is turned upside down. What happens when a screen becomes a friend? Discover a heartwarming tale of unexpected companionship and the surprising adventures that follow. Will Todd's parents notice the change, or will the TV's secret remain hidden? Laugh, cry, and maybe even give your own TV a break as you explore this delightful story.

From the publisher

This is Todd.These are Todd’s parents.And this is Todd’s TV.Todd’s parents are always busy. But Todd’s TV isn’t busy. It just sits there. So one day, Todd’s TV decides to lend a helping hand. This is the heartwarming story of that day, and what happened afterward. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry–but most of all, you’ll be giving your TV a break. It probably needs it.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
728
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD620L
Themes & topics
Books about parentingBooks about technologyBooks about familiesBooks about childhood
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
137953
Publication
Published
April 27, 2010
First published
January 1, 2010
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780061709852

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