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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1991
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Bug
By Katharine Ross, Tom Brannon (Illustrator)
A trapped lightning bug teaches Big Bird about freedom and friendship.
3.9/5 Goodreads · 86 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary
Big Bird captures a lightning bug, placing it in a jar. As the bug's light dims, Big Bird faces a dilemma: keep his new friend or set it free. This heartwarming tale explores the true meaning of friendship and the importance of freedom, with beloved Sesame Street characters guiding young readers through a gentle lesson. Will Big Bird make the right choice and learn what it truly means to be a friend?
From the publisher
Big Bird catches a lightning bug and puts it in a jar. But when the trappedlightning bug’s twinkle begins to get dimmer, Big Bird learns a valuable lessonabout freedom and friendship.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 32
- Reading age
- 4–6
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 390L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.9
- F&P level
- ~K
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 7245
Publication
- Published
- July 1, 2014
- First published
- August 6, 1991
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780679876663
- LCCN
- 2002013876
- OCLC
- 50622735
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