Escape of Marvin the Ape
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 1992 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Escape of Marvin the Ape

Written by Caralyn Buehner · Illustrated by Mark Buehner

An escaped ape explores the city's wonders, blending in seamlessly. Will he ever return to the zoo?

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32 pages· 114 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· ~240L
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Marvin the Ape escapes the zoo and dives into city life, savoring fine dining, art, and sports. As he mingles with the bustling crowds, Marvin finds himself fitting in perfectly. But with the allure of urban adventures, will he ever want to go back to his old life? Discover the whimsical journey of an ape who might just find a new home in the heart of the city.

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When Marvin the Ape makes a break from the zoo, he heads straight downtown to the heart of the action, where he discovers everything the big city has to offer. Dining at the finest restaurants, strolling through museums, commuting with the crowds and rooting for the local baseball team, Marvin fits right in with the natives. And he may never leave! “[The Buehners’s] vocabulary choices and turns of phrase imbue this romp with an appealing sense of wonder

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~H
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
22945
Publication
Published
March 1, 1999
First published
January 1, 1992
Publisher
Puffin Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780140565034

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