Utterly Lovely One
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Picture Book · Ages 2–5 · 2011 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Utterly Lovely One

By Mary Murphy

A mother crane's song of love unites the animal kingdom.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.1/5 Goodreads · 104 ratings
32 pages· 267 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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A mother crane sings a heartfelt ode to her little one, celebrating its beauty and joy. As her song echoes, it draws other animals into a shared circle of love and affection. This tender and playful tale captures the warmth and energy of a parent's love, inviting readers to join in the celebration of life and connection. Will the crane's song reach every heart in the animal kingdom?

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A mother crane celebrates her little one’s loveliness and draws other animal species into the circle of love.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
267
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~301L
Themes & topics
Books about loveBooks about parentsBooks about familyBooks about animalsBooks about feelings and emotions
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.3
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
149750
Publication
Published
January 1, 2012
First published
August 1, 2011
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763652678

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