Walter the Baker
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972 · Est. 7 min read-aloud

Walter the Baker

Written & illustrated by Eric Carle

Can Walter create a roll the sun shines through, or face banishment?

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,020 ratings
32 pages· 867 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Walter the Baker faces a royal ultimatum: invent a roll the sun can shine through three times, or be banished. With his reputation and home at stake, can Walter's creativity save him? Discover the twisty challenge that tests his baking skills and ingenuity in this delightful tale.

From the publisher

By order of the Duke, Walter the Baker must invent a tasty roll through which the rising sun can shine three times.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
867
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
Books about foodBooks about cooking and foodBooks about royaltyBooks about bakingBooks about baked goods
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.7
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
32247
Publication
Published
May 13, 2014
First published
February 1, 1972
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481409186

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