George and Martha
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1972 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

George and Martha

By James Marshall

Part of the George and Martha series

Two hippo friends learn that honesty is the best policy in friendship mishaps.

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24 pages· 347 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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George and Martha, two hippo friends, navigate the ups and downs of friendship with humor and honesty. When George tries to spare Martha's feelings by hiding her split pea soup in his loafers, chaos ensues. In another tale, their adventures with a flying machine test their bond. These stories, filled with laughter and life lessons, encourage young readers to explore the complexities of friendship. Will George and Martha find the right balance between kindness and honesty? Discover their delightful journey in this engaging collection designed to boost reading skills and comprehension.

From the publisher

Iconic best hippo friends George and Martha discover that, among other things, pouring split pea soup into your loafers to spare the chef’s feelings is not the best-laid plan in this Level Two I Can Read.With original art and text from Marshall’s classic storybooks and themes that will resonate with beginning readers, these deeply humorous, deeply honest stories are sure to inspire a love of books and reading. In each of the short stories in this book, George and Martha model healthy ways to navigate the sometimes complicated waters of friendship. Includes “Spilt Pea Soup” and “The Flying Machine,” plus games and activities to strengthen reading skills and comprehension.George and Martha is a Level Two I Can Read book, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

At a glance
Format
Pages
24
Words
347
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Early Reader
Themes & topics
Books about honestyBooks about friendshipBooks about misunderstandingsBooks about food
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Book details

Publication
Published
September 26, 2023
First published
January 1, 1972
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780063312203

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