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Brownie & Pearl Step Out

Ready-to-Read Pre-Level 1

Illustrated by Brian Biggs
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About The Book

Brownie feels shy about going to a birthday party in this charming Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read story, so her cat Pearl is brave for both of them!

Brownie and Pearl are heading out on the town for a birthday party. There will be friends and presents and games and treats—it’s going to be so much fun! But when they arrive, Brownie feels shy about ringing the doorbell. Will Pearl be able to revive her stepping-out spirit?

This delightfully adorable story, originally published as a picture book, is now a Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read that’s perfect for reading aloud with emerging readers.

About The Author

Photograph courtesy of the author
Cynthia Rylant

Cynthia Rylant is the author of more than 100 books for young people, including the beloved Henry and Mudge, Annie and Snowball, Brownie & Pearl, Motor Mouse, and Mr. Putter & Tabby series. Her novel Missing May received the Newbery Medal. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

About The Illustrator

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Brian Biggs

Brian Biggs is the author and illustrator of many books for kids, including the Tinyville Town books, the New York Times bestselling Frank Einstein series (written by Jon Scieszka), Everything Goes, and Bike & Trike by Elizabeth Verdick. Brian has worked as an art director, graphic designer, and animator for interactivity and multimedia projects. His illustrations have appeared in magazines, newspapers, advertising, posters, toys, and puzzles. He works in an old garage. Visit him at MrBiggs.com.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Simon Spotlight (May 6, 2014)
  • Length: 24 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781481403146
  • Ages: 3 - 5
  • Lexile ® 260L The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics®
  • Fountas & Pinnell™ F These books have been officially leveled by using the F&P Text Level Gradient™ Leveling System

Awards and Honors

  • Kansas NEA Reading Circle List PrimaryTitle

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