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Picture Book · Ages 5–10 · 2016 · Est. 16 min read-aloud
When Green Becomes Tomatoes
By Julie Fogliano, Julie Morstad (Illustrator)
Experience the magic of changing seasons through poetic wonder.
56 pages· 2,051 words· Est. 16 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Awaken to a world transformed by the first snow, where flowers bloom in white and frogs dance in the rain. Journey through the seasons, from summer swims to autumn sweaters, in a poetic celebration of nature's cycles. Discover the beauty and magic that each season brings, captured in vivid imagery and enchanting verse.
From the publisher
december 29 and i woke to a morning that was quiet and white the first snow (just like magic) came on tip toes overnight Flowers blooming in sheets of snow make way for happy frogs dancing in the rain. Summer swims move over for autumn sweaters until the snow comes back again. In Julie Fogliano’s skilled hand and illustrated by Julie Morstad’s charming pictures, the seasons come to life in this gorgeous and comprehensive book of poetry.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 56
- Words
- 2,051
- Reading age
- 5–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~769L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
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out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4.9
- F&P level
- ~R
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 181699
Publication
- Published
- March 1, 2016
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781596438521
- LCCN
- 2015004126
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