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MY FAVORITES
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Age Range
6 - 9
Genre
fiction
Page Count
32
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9780545030472
Lexile
AD600L
Themes
fantasy
Alfie the Apostrophe
Written by
Moira Rose Donohue
and Illustrated by
Joann Adinolfi
Alfie the Apostrophe feels unsure of himself until he shows off his abilities for possessives and making contractions at the Punctuation Talent Show. Who knew punctuation could be such fun?
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Trying New Things Activity Guide for 3-5
This activity guide supports books on trying new things for grades 3-5.
MY FAVORITES
Wild About Reading (English)
Extend reading and learning fun after a trip to the zoo with these activity ideas
MY FAVORITES
Wild About Reading (English)
Extend reading and learning fun after a trip to the zoo with these activity ideas
MY FAVORITES
Age Range
6 - 9
Genre
fiction
Page Count
32
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Grade Level
1st - 4th
ISBN
9780545030472
Lexile
AD600L
Themes
fantasy
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