The Soup Bone



Last updated Tuesday, September 13, 2005

Author: Tony Johnston
Date of Publication:
ISBN: 0152772553
Grade Level: 3rd    (GLCs: Click here for grade level guidelines.)
Date(s) Used: Oct. 1999

Synopsis: A little, old lady looking for a soup bone digs up a skeleton who first scares her, then shares her dinner, and finally becomes her friend and Halloween companion. Delightful, full-color illustrations give personality to this unlikely pair of friends. A good read-aloud for Halloween.

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