The Little Monster Who Lived in the Brushpile
by Anna Sarver Landrum
Illustrated by Jeannette Vrlin Kilgore
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th 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 shy little monster hides in a pile of brush until one day, curiosity leads him to meet the nearby animals. As he steps out, he discovers the joy of friendship and learns to believe in himself. Together, they show how kindness can turn loneliness into belonging.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipSelf-Esteem & Self-RelianceAnimalsJuvenile FictionSocial Issues
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
- 1931650128
- Pages
- 27
- Publisher
- Coastal Pub Inc
- Published
- June 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 773
Subjects
Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-RelianceJuvenile FictionAnimalsFictionFriendshipMonstersChildren: Kindergarten