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Age Range
3 - 7
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2019-01-01
Page Count
40
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9781368019019
Lexile
820

Because

Written by Mo Willems and Illustrated by Amber Ren
Mo Willems, a number one New York Times best-selling author and illustrator, composes a powerful symphony of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic in this moving tale of a young girl's journey to center stage. Illustrator Amber Ren brings Willems' music to life, conducting a stunning picture-book debut.
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Because: Frayer Model

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Because: Discussion Guide for Families

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Because: Criss Cross

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Because: Word Search

After reading Because by Mo Willems use this printable and interactive Word Search puzzle to extend...

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Age Range
3 - 7
Genre
fiction
Copyright Year
2019-01-01
Page Count
40
Publisher
Hyperion Books for Children
Grade Level
Pre-K - 2nd
ISBN
9781368019019
Lexile
820
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