In the Tall, Tall Grass

Written and illustrated by Denise Fleming

Explore a caterpillar's journey through vibrant grass, meeting creatures and hearing nature's sounds.

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32 pages· 61 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud· ~170L

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Bookroo's summary

Join a fuzzy caterpillar on a sunlit adventure through the tall grass. As he inches along, discover ants, bees, and hip-hopping bunnies, each with their own unique sounds. From the bright midday sun to the twinkling fireflies at night, this enchanting journey reveals the hidden wonders of a backyard world. What surprises await in the tall, tall grass?

"Crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch"

— from the book

From the publisher

If you were a fuzzy caterpillar crawling through the tall, tall grass on a sunny afternoon, what would you see?To find out, just follow the tiny tour guide as he inches his way through the pages of this book. You’ll see ants and bees and birds–hip-hopping bunnies too. You’ll even hear the sounds some of them make.Crunch, munch, caterpillars lunch…Crack, snap, wings flap…Beginning as the sun is high in the sky and ending as fireflies blink and the moon rises above, this backyard tour is one no child will want to miss.Denise Fleming’s In the Tall, Tall Grass has been named: 1992 Boston Globe - Horn Book Award Honor Book for Picture BooksAn ALA Notable BookA School Library Journal Best BookAn American Bookseller Pick of the ListsA Booklist Editors’ Choice