Weirder and Cuter

Reading Level: Grade 2 Interest Level: Grades K – 3

Wildlife never looked so wild—and cute! Check out a group of adorable animal oddballs in this series. Beginning readers will learn all about giant green moths, otherworldly axolotls, blue-faced monkeys, and more.Each of the six 24-page books features controlled text with age- appropriate vocabulary and simple sentence construction. Eye-catching photos closely align with clear, descriptive text. These delightful, informative books will quickly become children’s favorites.

Copyright: 2018

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Publication dateAugust 1, 2017
Lexile range530 - 560
ATOS Reading Level Range2.6 - 3.3
Guided Reading Level RangeJ
Subjects-
PublishersBearport
ImprintLittle Bits! First Readers
LanguageEnglish
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School Library Journal

With a few sentences per page and a variety of wellchosen photos, these books introduce animals that will be new to many readers. Children's books on axolotls, snubnosed monkeys, and Polish chickens are particularly hard to find. The text provides general data on physiology, behavior, and life cycles while also highlighting unique features, such as the platypus's hunting techniques and the healing ability of the axolotl. Related species are noted and sometimes pictured, and there are images and brief descriptions of moreweird animals at the end of each book. Visual support is effective: each book opens with an impressive twopage photograph; subsequent pages include large pictures, inset images, and size comparison diagrams, with captions and labels included where needed. VERDICT: Strong appeal for curious kids interested in unusual creatures and to fill subject holes in more comprehensive animal collections.

Weirder and Cuter

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Titles in Weirder and Cuter

Luna Moth

Polish Chicken

Snub-Nosed Monkey