Growing an Artist: The Story of a Landscaper and His Son
by John Parra • Related Edition: Spanish-Language
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- PK-4
- Genre
- Picture Book
- Cultural Experience
- Latino (US / Canada)
Year Published 2022
Word Count 789
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 620L
- ATOS Reading Level: 3.3
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 518915, 0.5 AR Points
- Phonics & Phonolgical Awareness
- Any Vowel Sounds
- Long I
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- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
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About the Author 2
Author Interviews 8
Interview with John Parra
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Interview with John Parra
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Guest Post by John Parra
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Interview with John Parra
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Interview with John Parra
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Lesson Ideas & Discussion Questions from Read Across America
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Activity Guide from Texas Library Association
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Grades 2-3 Activity Sheet from Washington Library Association
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Grades K-1 Activity Sheet from Washington Library Association
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Book Readings 1
Complete Video Reading narrated by John Parra
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Vocabulary Resources 1
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Awards & Distinctions 6
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2023
Américas Award, 1993-2025
Winner, 2023
Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, 2015-2026
History, Life, Culture in the Americas Selection, 2023
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