We Dig Fossils
Published on 6. May 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-593-81251-8 (ISBN)
Description
Get out your shovels and fossil brushes for this delightful Step 2 reader following a family's search for fossils!
A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
Ava loves rocks! But what she really really loves are fossils! Ava and her family are on a mission to dig up some fossils. They dig in their backyard, in the park, and by the creek but still no fossils. But Ava will not give up! The family head out to the beach for one more fossil hunting adventure! Will Ava finally be able to dig up her very own fossil?
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
A SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
Ava loves rocks! But what she really really loves are fossils! Ava and her family are on a mission to dig up some fossils. They dig in their backyard, in the park, and by the creek but still no fossils. But Ava will not give up! The family head out to the beach for one more fossil hunting adventure! Will Ava finally be able to dig up her very own fossil?
Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.
Reviews / Votes
? "Agostini's short tale is funny, and Murray's illustrations are charming and detailed....this book is more than a one-time read." -School Library Journal, starred reviewMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Random House USA Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to First Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 6 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 147 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight
68 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-593-81251-8 (9780593812518)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Alliah L. Agostini
We Dig Fossils
E-Book
05/2025
Random House Books for Young Readers
€5.49
Available for download
Person
ALLIAH L. AGOSTINI has marketed everything from iconic brands to scrappy start-ups, but motherhood helped her return to her first love: children's literature. Author of the acclaimed Big Tune: Rise of the Dancehall Prince, The Juneteenth Story, Great Idea Malia!, and more, she writes to spread truth and to illuminate the breadth of Black joy. Alliah and her work have been featured on Essence.com, TODAY with Hoda Jenna, Morning in America, Good Housekeeping, CNN, NPR, and more. Ms. Agostini resides in New Jersey where she enjoys impromptu dance parties and fossil hunting with her family.
JOELLE MURRAY is an artist passionate about character design and illustrations in various mediums. She is currently working as an illustrator for the Khan Academy Kids app, where she illustrates the early learning books. She also works as a freelance character designer and illustrator.
JOELLE MURRAY is an artist passionate about character design and illustrations in various mediums. She is currently working as an illustrator for the Khan Academy Kids app, where she illustrates the early learning books. She also works as a freelance character designer and illustrator.