I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today!
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1969 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today!

Written by Dr. Seuss

Part of the Classic Seuss series

A boastful child claims they can lick a certain number of tigers, but keeps revising their claim as they encounter various excuses to dismiss potential opponents.

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72 pages· 209 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~420L
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In a whimsical world of rhymes, a boastful cat faces 30 tigers, another challenges authority to create a fair society, and a third must un-thunk a wild creation. Each story brims with Seussian charm, exploring themes of humility, equality, and imagination. Will the cats overcome their challenges and learn valuable lessons? Dive into these quirky tales to find out!

From the publisher

Three stories in verse: “I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today”, “King Looie Katz”, and “The Glunk That Got Thunk”.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
72
Words
209
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
~420L
Themes & topics
Books about tigersBooks about catsBooks about imaginationBooks about courageBooks about thinking
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
9028
Publication
Published
September 28, 1969
First published
January 1, 1969
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394800943
OCLC
58594

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