When You Need a Friend
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$858
Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2015

When You Need a Friend

Written by Suzanne Chiew · Illustrated by Caroline Pedler

Part of the Let's Read Together series

A storm threatens. Can Badger save his home after helping others?

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32 pages
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In the heart of the forest, Badger faces a dilemma. As a fierce storm approaches, he tirelessly aids his friends in securing their homes. But with time running out, Badger's own home remains vulnerable. Will his selflessness cost him everything, or will he find a way to weather the storm? Discover the power of friendship and resilience in this heartwarming tale.

From the publisher

Badger is home in the old oak tree when his friend Mouse appears. “Have you heard?” Mouse cries. “There’s a terrible storm coming!” Kindhearted Badger works hard to help his friends keep their homes safe. But now he doesn’t have time to reinforce his own home. Will it survive the storm?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
3–6
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
AD560L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about baby animalsBooks about self-esteemBooks about social themesBooks about self-esteem and self-reliance
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.1
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
182631
Publication
Published
May 4, 2021
First published
March 1, 2015
Publisher
Tiger Tales.
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781680103588

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