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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