What Will I Do Without You?
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$1697
Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 1999

What Will I Do Without You?

By Sally Grindley, Penny Dann (Illustrator)

Book #2 in the What Are Friends For? series

A lonely winter leads to unexpected friendship in the woods.

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32 pages
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As winter approaches, Figgy Twosocks faces loneliness when her friend Jefferson Bear hibernates. Left with her mischievous brothers, she feels lost until she meets Hoptail the squirrel. Can new friendships fill the void and teach her about separation? Discover a heartwarming tale of resilience and connection in the wintry woods.

From the publisher

‘What will I do without you?’ asks Figgy Twosocks as her friend Jefferson Bear prepares to hibernate for winter. Alone in the wintry woods, with only her naughty brothers, Big Smudge and Floppylugs, to play with, Figgy Twosocks feels sad and sulky, until she finds a new playmate in Hoptail the squirrel. A poignant story with a reassuring message, this sequel to What Are Friends For? is perfect for all young children exploring the art of making new friends and learning how to deal with separation. The gentle text and irresistible artwork makes this a picture book ideal for sharing with even the smallest child.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~301L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.29
F&P level
~J
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
50508
Publication
Published
May 5, 2020
First published
January 1, 1999
Publisher
Kingfisher
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780753476208

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