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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
While You Are Away
By Eileen Spinelli, Renee Graef (Illustrator)
Children navigate emotions during a parent's absence.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 76 ratings
32 pages· 588 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Three children face the challenge of a parent's absence due to military duty. As they express their feelings, they find comfort in the hope of reunion. How do they cope with the distance, and what brings them solace during this time apart? Discover a heartfelt journey of resilience and love in the face of separation.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 588
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~440L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3
- F&P level
- ~L
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 77602
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2004
- First published
- January 1, 2004
- Publisher
- Hyperion Books for Children
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780786809721
- LCCN
- 2003050924
- OCLC
- 816874230
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