Cover of Melvin and the boy

Melvin and the boy

by Lauren Castillo

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd 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 boy discovers a turtle relaxing in the park and believes he's found an ideal pet. However, the turtle's true joy shines during bath time, revealing its unique personality. Alongside the charming tale, readers can learn fascinating facts about turtles.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipFamilyScience & NatureAnimals

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: high

Details

ISBN
9780805089295
Pages
45
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
587
Lexile
550L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Turtles as petsTurtlesFictionJuvenile fictionPetsPicture booksPicture books for childrenChildren's fictionTurtles, fiction