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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?
4.1/5 Goodreads · 287 ratings
32 pages· 665 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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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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