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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1984
Mama Don't Allow
Written & illustrated by Thacher Hurd
Part of the Reading Rainbow series
A band plays for alligators, unaware of their sinister plans.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 441 ratings
40 pages
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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?
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 480L
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The fine print
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
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