It takes the average reader and 32 minutes to read Paddy the Platypus by Patricia Harris
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
When Paddy the Platypus leaves his home to find new friends, he is shocked to find that the other animals don't want to play with him. A beaver, an otter, and a family of ducks each poke fun at Paddy because he looks so odd. But when a baby bird falls from its nest and Paddy catches it with his soft snout, the other animals realize Paddy's differences are what make him so special. Paddy the Platypus is written in couplets, including a deliberate repetition of key phrases that young children can easily remember. The book is beautifully illustrated by Tristan Brewster-Arnold.
Paddy the Platypus by Patricia Harris is 32 pages long, and a total of 8,064 words.
This makes it 11% the length of the average book. It also has 10% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes and 44 minutes to read Paddy the Platypus aloud.
Paddy the Platypus is suitable for students ages 8 and up.
Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.
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