What Was I Scared Of?
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1997 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

What Was I Scared Of?

Written by Dr. Seuss

Part of the Classic Seuss series

A mysterious pair of pants haunts the woods, challenging one to face their fears.

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32 pages· 548 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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In a shadowy forest, a narrator encounters a pair of eerie green pants with no one inside. As these pants appear everywhere, from the woods to the town, fear grips him. But when they finally meet, an unexpected revelation unfolds. What are these pants, and why do they follow him? This whimsical tale explores the nature of fear and the surprising truths that lie beyond it. With glow-in-the-dark illustrations, this story is perfect for those who dare to discover what lurks in the dark.

From the publisher

The narrator is frightened by a pair of pale green pants with no one inside that seems to be following him, until the two meet and discover that they have nothing to fear. Features illustrations that glow in the dark.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
548
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD530L
Themes & topics
Books about HalloweenBooks about social themesBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about feeling scaredBooks about talking clothes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
53553
Publication
Published
August 1, 2009
First published
July 22, 1997
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375853425

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