Weslandia
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1999 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

Weslandia

By Paul Fleischman, Kevin Hawkes (Illustrator)

Wesley creates a new civilization from a mysterious plant, sparking curiosity.

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40 pages· 1,575 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
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Wesley, seeking a summer project, decides to create his own civilization by planting a garden. As the plants grow, they provide everything he needs—food, clothing, shelter, and fun. His unusual endeavor soon captures the attention of curious neighbors and classmates. What will Wesley's unique world reveal, and how will it change those around him?

From the publisher

“This fantastical picture book, like its hero, is bursting at the seams with creativity. . . . a vigorous shot in the arm to nonconformists everywhere” – Publishers Weekly (starred review) Enter the witty, intriguing world of Weslandia! Now that school is over, Wesley needs a summer project. He’s learned that each civilization needs a staple food crop, so he decides to sow a garden and start his own – civilization, that is. He turns over a plot of earth, and plants begin to grow. They soon tower above him and bear a curious-looking fruit. As Wesley experiments, he finds that the plant will provide food, clothing, shelter, and even recreation. It isn’t long before his neighbors and classmates develop more than an idle curiosity about Wesley – and exactly how he is spending his summer vacation.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
1,575
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD820L
Themes & topics
Books about gardeningBooks about plantsBooks about creativityBooks about ancient civilizationsBooks about imagination
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~5.2
F&P level
~S
Publication
Published
August 1, 2002
First published
June 2, 1999
Publisher
Candlewick
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780763610524

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