Mama Don't Allow
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984

Mama Don't Allow

Written and illustrated by Thacher Hurd

Part of the Reading Rainbow series

A band plays for alligators, unaware of their sinister plans.

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40 pages· 480L
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Bookroo's summary

Miles and his Swamp Band captivate a crowd of alligators with their saxophone tunes. As the music fills the night, the band remains blissfully unaware of the alligators' true intentions. What awaits them at the end of this lively celebration? Discover the unexpected twist in this vibrant tale inspired by a traditional song, where music and mystery intertwine in the heart of the swamp. Will the band escape the jaws of danger, or is there more to the alligators' plan than meets the eye?

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (1985)
At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
480L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.2
F&P level
~M
Scholastic level
I
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
9778
Publication
Published
June 5, 1985
First published
September 25, 1984
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780064430784
LCCN
83047703
OCLC
48498054

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