Who Sank the Boat?
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1982

Who Sank the Boat?

Written by Pamela Allen

Five friends set out on a boat. Who's to blame when it sinks?

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A cow, donkey, sheep, pig, and mouse embark on a sunny boat ride. As they enjoy the day, an unexpected mishap occurs—someone sinks the boat! Can you guess who? This delightful tale invites young readers to explore friendship and curiosity, with a playful twist that keeps them guessing until the end. Join these charming animals on their whimsical adventure and discover the surprising answer to the question: Who sank the boat?

From the publisher

A charmingly funny read-aloud that asks an important question: “Who sank the boat?” Beside the sea, there once lived a cow, a donkey, a sheep, a pig, and a tiny little mouse. They were good friends, and one warm, sunny morning, for no particular reason, they decided to go for a row in the bay. Do you know who sank the boat? “The idea is funny, the pictures are splendid, and the easy text is just right for the very young.”–The New Yorker “A bright, brisk tale, simply told, illustrated by cheerful, comical pictures.”–The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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Format
Pages
32
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Board
Lexile
AD470L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about boatsBooks about transportationBooks about farm animalsBooks about first concepts
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.2
F&P level
~M
Publication
Published
April 16, 1996
First published
January 1, 1982
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780698113732

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