Horned Toad Has a Superpower
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Horned Toad Has a Superpower

Written by Jill Esbaum · Illustrated by Bob Shea

A horned lizard and a young burrowing owl explore their desert home while sharing facts about their lives and abilities.

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32 pages· 588 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 530L
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A factual (and funny) introduction to the horned toad and its gross but cool “superpower.” The Texas desert may be hard living for some, but not for a little lizard called the horned toad. Between lounging in the hot sun, snacking on ants, and chatting with his new friend Owlet, things are pretty easy. Some might even say it’s a laid back life . . . unless of course he’s about to get eaten. Then, and only then will he show off a trick so wacky and weird, it will make you run for the hills (just like his predators). That’s right folks, this toad has a superpower! Ready to find out what it is? You won’t believe your eyes!

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
588
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
530L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.5
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
May 12, 2026
Edition
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593700020

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