While You Are Away
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2004 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

While You Are Away

Written by Eileen Spinelli · Illustrated by Renee Graef

Children navigate emotions during a parent's absence.

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32 pages· 588 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~440L
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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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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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