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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1997 · Est. 10 min read-aloud
Tomás and the Library Lady
By Pat Mora, Raúl Colón (Illustrator)
A young migrant worker discovers endless stories in a library, changing his life forever.
40 pages· 1,205 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Tomás, a young son of migrant workers, spends his days in the fields and nights listening to his grandfather's tales. When he meets a librarian, a new world of stories unfolds, offering him hope and inspiration. As Tomás explores the library, he discovers the power of education and imagination, setting him on a path that could change his future. What possibilities will he uncover in the pages of books?
From the publisher
While helping his family in their work as migrant laborers far from their home, Tomas finds an entire world to explore in the books at the local public library.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Words
- 1,205
- Reading age
- 3–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 500L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.0
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 17742
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2000
- First published
- September 23, 1997
- Publisher
- Dragonfly Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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