Cover of Grandfather horned toad

Grandfather horned toad

by Joe Hayes

Little Celebrations

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

Nanabah listens carefully to her grandmother and reaches out to the horned toad and ants for help when she faces a challenge on the mesa. Together, they show the power of friendship and wisdom in the beautiful Southwest landscape. This tale brings Navajo folklore to life with heart and adventure.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFolkloreFamilyAdventure

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

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Details

ISBN
0673757242
Pages
16
Publisher
Celebration Press (NJ)
Published
1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
275

Genres

Education

Subjects

Navajo Indians -- Folklore.Tales -- Southwest, New.Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- Folklore.Folklore -- Southwest, New.FolkloreNavajo IndiansTalesIndians of North AmericaChildren's fictionGrandparents, fiction

Places

New Southwest