What's the Magic Word?
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2004

What's the Magic Word?

By Kelly DiPucchio, Marsha Winborn (Illustrator)

Little Bird searches for the elusive magic word. Will he find it?

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32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Little Bird embarks on a whimsical journey, encountering various animals who each suggest a different magic word. From "Peep-peep" to "Oink-oink," none seem right. As curiosity drives him home, will Mama Bird reveal the true magic word? Discover the enchanting answer in this rhythmic tale filled with delightful sounds and vibrant illustrations.

From the publisher

No matter where Little Bird goes, everyone wants to know the magic word. Is it “Peep-peep?” “Moo-moo?” “Oink-oink?”How will Little Bird ever find out? Not until Little Bird returns home does he hear the magic word from his very own Mama Bird!Kelly DiPucchio’s rhythmic and noise-filled text combines with Marsha Winborn’s colorful illustrations for a delightful swirl of a book.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~202L
Themes & topics
Books about the windBooks about domestic animalsBooks about animalsBooks about birds
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.8
F&P level
~G
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
84924
Publication
Published
December 28, 2004
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060005795

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