Tree of Cranes
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1991 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Tree of Cranes

Written by Allen Say

A boy's first Christmas unfolds with origami magic.

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32 pages· 1,027 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· 470L
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Bookroo's summary

A young Japanese boy, recovering from illness, watches as his mother folds intricate silver cranes from origami paper. As Christmas approaches, these delicate creations hold the promise of a magical first celebration. What wonders will this holiday bring, and how will these paper cranes transform their world?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
1,027
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
470L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.6
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
6445
Publication
Published
November 1, 2009
First published
October 28, 1991
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547248301

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