When Everybody Wore a Hat
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Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2003 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

When Everybody Wore a Hat

Written and illustrated by William Steig

Part of the Rise and Shine series

Journey back to a time of horse-drawn fire engines and nickel movies, where childhood was a world apart.

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40 pages· 612 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 570L· AR 2.7 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

Step into a bygone era where a young boy navigates a world of horse-drawn fire engines, gender-segregated play, and libraries as the gateway to adventure. With no TV and movies costing just a nickel, every day is a new discovery. What secrets and stories lie in a time when everyone wore hats and life was simpler yet full of wonder? Experience the charm and challenges of a century-old childhood, where the past comes alive with every turn of the page.

From the publisher

This is the story of

when I was a boy,

almost 100 years ago,

when fire engines were

pulled by horses,

boys did not play with girls,

kids went to libraries for books,

there was no TV,

you could see a movie for a nickel,

and everybody wore a hat.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
612
Reading age
5–10
Audience
Picture
Lexile
570L
AR book level
2.7
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
65960
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~O
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
April 15, 2003
First published
January 1, 2003
Publisher
Harpercoll
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780060097004

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