There was an old monster
by Rebecca Emberley
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 hungry monster tries to fix his tummy ache by gobbling up a string of silly creatures, from tiny ants to fluttering bats. Each new bite adds to the funny, growing list in this playful twist on a classic rhyme. Young readers will love joining in the cheerful, rhythmic fun as the story stacks up!
Representation & Themes
Folk SongsNonsense VersesHumor
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
- 9780545101455
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 442
Genres
Children's stories
Subjects
Folk songs, English -- TextsFolk songsNonsense verses