Little Grunt and the big egg
A Prehistoric Fairytale
by Jean Little
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 cave boy discovers a mysterious egg that surprises him with a living dinosaur inside! As the dino grows bigger, he must find ways to care for his new prehistoric friend before it outgrows their cozy cave home. Join the adventure filled with friendship and fun from the distant past.
Representation & Themes
DinosaursFriendshipFamilyAdventure
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
- 0823407306
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,128
Genres
Cave dwellers
Subjects
Dinosaurs -- FictionPets -- FictionCave dwellers -- FictionFictionCave dwellersDinosaursPetsJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionCave dwellers, fictionPets, fictionDinosaurs, fictionAnimals, fiction