Give Up, Gecko!
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$1597
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2013 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Give Up, Gecko!

Written by Margaret Read MacDonald · Illustrated by Deborah Melmon

Can a tiny gecko succeed where a mighty elephant fails to find water?

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32 pages· 665 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· BR260L
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Bookroo's summary

In a parched land, a mighty elephant's stomping fails to uncover water for the thirsty animals. As hope dwindles, a tiny gecko steps up, determined to succeed where others have failed. Can this small creature achieve the impossible and bring relief to his friends? Discover the power of perseverance in this enchanting Ugandan folktale, where size is no match for determination.

From the publisher

“Elephant! Elephant! Heavy! Heavy! Heavy! Elephant! Elephant! STOMP! STOMP! STOMP!” Elephant was shouting and stomping. But could he stomp a hole deep enough to reach water for the thirsty animals? Maybe…maybe not. All the animals tried until tiny Gecko takes a turn. He is small…but he is determined. And he’s not going to give up! Kids will love to chant and stomp along to this Ugandan folktale.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
665
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
BR260L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
1.7
F&P level
~I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
157947
Publication
Published
January 29, 2013
Publisher
Two Lions
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781477816356

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