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Mr. George Baker

Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 378 Ratings and 92 Reviews

Book Description
With subtlety and tenderness, Amy Hest tells the tale of an elderly man and a young boy linked by the common pursuit of learning to read, captured in expressive watercolors by Jon J Muth.

George can't read. A hundred years old, and he never learned how. "That must be corrected," says George.

George Baker and Harry don't seem the likeliest of friends. But sitting side by side o... More
Book Information
PublisherCandlewick Press
BindingHardcover (6 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages32
ISBN-100763612332
ISBN-13978-0763612337
Publication Date07/08/2004
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About Amy Hest (Author) : Amy Hest is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Amy Hest include Mr. George Baker, The Dog Who Belonged to No One, Kiss Good Night, Sam (Story Book & DVD), and You... more
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