Cowboy and Octopus
by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
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- Grade
- PK-4
- Genre
- Humor
- Picture Book
Year Published 2007
Word Count 541
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 470L
- ATOS Reading Level: 2.2
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 115982, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
- Social Studies
- Lists With This Book
- Great Books For Boys
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Jon Scieszka
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Lane Smith
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In-depth Written Interview with Jon Scieszka
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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View Comprehensive Text Complexity Measures
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Authors 4
Audio Name Pronunciation with Jon Scieszka
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Audio Name Pronunciation with Lane Smith
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Author Interviews 21
In-depth Written Interview with Jon Scieszka
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Interview with Jon Scieszka
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Interview with Jon Scieszka
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Interview with Jon Scieszka
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National Book Festival Gala speech by Jon Scieszka
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National Ambassador Q & A with Jon Scieszka
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Ambassador interview with Jon Scieszka
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Reading is a privilege with Jon Scieszka
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The joy of writing with Jon Scieszka
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Why reading makes a difference with Jon Scieszka
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Privileges of being an ambassador with Jon Scieszka
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Interview with Jon Scieszka
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Boys Read, Boys Write Panel Discussion with Jon Scieszka
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Reading the Pictures Panel Discussion with Jon Scieszka
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Screens, Books, and Reading Panel Discussion with Jon Scieszka
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Get Kids Reading Panel Discussion with Jon Scieszka
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Interview with Jon Scieszka
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Interview with Lane Smith
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Interview with Lane Smith
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Interview with Lane Smith
Created by Entertainment Weekly
Interview with Lane Smith
Created by Art of the Picture Book
Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 4
Routines to Reinforce Phonemic Awareness
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Comprehension Graphic Organizers
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by Mike Ferreri
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Vocabulary Resources 1
Vocabulary Graphic Organizers
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Awards & Distinctions 1
CCBC Choices
Selection, 2008
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