An octopus followed me home
by Dan Yaccarino
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A young girl brings an octopus home, hoping to make a new pet friend, but her dad reminds her of all the wild animals she's tried to keep before. The story unfolds with playful rhymes and a colorful cast of creatures causing delightful mayhem. Perfect for early readers who love animals and funny family moments.
Representation & Themes
AnimalsPetsHumorFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0670874019
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 220
Genres
Animals
Subjects
Animals -- FictionPets -- FictionStories in rhyme