The Garden of Abdul Gasazi
by Chris Van Allsburg
A 1980 Caldecott Honor Book
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12 Total Resources 3 Awards View Text Complexity Discover Like Books
- Grade
- PK-5
- Genre
- Picture Book
Year Published 1979
Word Count 1,117
- Text Complexity
- Lexile Level: 580L
- ATOS Reading Level: 4
- AR Quiz Numbers
- Quiz 53942, 0.5 AR Points
- Curricular Area
- English Language Arts
Our Original Resources 5
Audio Name Pronunciation with Chris Van Allsburg
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In-depth Written Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Submit Qualitative Text Complexity Rubric
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About the Author 3
Author Interviews 2
In-depth Written Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Interview with Chris Van Allsburg
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Book Guides, Activities & Lessons 3
Story Map Multi-Leveled Lesson
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Cultural Representation Reflection
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Lesson Plan from Harcourt
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Book Readings 1
Audiobook Excerpt narrated by various narrators
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Awards & Distinctions 3
Randolph Caldecott Medal, 1938-2021
Honor, 1980
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, 1967-2021
Winner, 1980
Best Illustrated Children’s Books, 1952-2021
Selection, 1979
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