Watch the Stars Come Out
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1980 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Watch the Stars Come Out

Written by Riki Levinson · Illustrated by Diane Goode

A young girl discovers her great-grandmother's journey to a new world, unveiling a family legacy of courage and hope.

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32 pages· 595 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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A little girl learns of her great-grandmother's brave voyage across the sea to America, a tale of hope and new beginnings. As she listens, the past comes alive, revealing the challenges and dreams of those who dared to start anew. What secrets and stories lie in the journey of her ancestors? Discover the heartwarming legacy of courage and family in this evocative tale.

From the publisher

In this warm, poignant story, a little girl hears how, long ago, another little red-haired girl - her great-grandmother - sailed across the sea with her older brother to join their immigrant parents in a strange new land called America.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
595
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
460L
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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
10550
Publication
Published
January 1, 1995
First published
January 1, 1980
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140555066

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