When Pencil Met Eraser
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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2019 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

When Pencil Met Eraser

Written by Karen Kilpatrick and Luis O. Ramos, Jr. · Illustrated by German Blanco

Part of the When Pencil Met Eraser series

Pencil and Eraser clash over creativity until they discover the magic of collaboration.

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40 pages· 184 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Pencil loves to draw, but Eraser keeps wiping away his work. As their creative clash unfolds, the pages become a lively canvas of their differences. Can these two opposites find harmony and create something extraordinary together? Discover the delightful journey of friendship and creativity in a world where erasing is just as important as drawing.

From the publisher

Ever wonder why there’s a little pink eraser on every pencil? Find out in this funny, clever picture book that tells the true story of how Pencil and Eraser became the best of friends. When Pencil draws on the pages of this book, Eraser erases parts of Pencil’s work, and the book itself becomes a canvas for their different takes on creativity—until the two discover their artwork is even better when they work together. From Karen Kilpatrick, Luis O. Ramos, and illustrator Germán Blanco, When Pencil Met Eraser brings to life something kids use every day at school and at home. Engaging art, adorable characters, and a clever ending create a memorable message about friendship and creativity.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
184
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~120L
Themes & topics
Books about artBooks about artistsBooks about teamworkBooks about friendshipBooks about social themes
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.3
F&P level
~E
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
503817
Publication
Published
May 28, 2019
Publisher
Imprint
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781250309396

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