Mary Had a Little Lizard

Written by Kayla Harren

A lizard's mischief in kindergarten leads to chaos and unexpected friendship.

4.0/7 Bookroo expert·4.3/5 Goodreads · 123 ratings

40 pages· ~520L

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Bookroo's summary

In a playful twist on a classic tale, a mischievous lizard sneaks into Mary's backpack, turning her kindergarten class upside down. From eating lunches to causing chaos in the art corner, Lizard's antics lead to a trip to the principal's office. Alone and waiting, Lizard learns the true value of friendship when Mary returns. Will their bond withstand the day's adventures? Discover a heartwarming story of loyalty and laughter, where new experiences forge unbreakable friendships.

From the publisher

A modern take on “Mary Had a Little Lamb” featuring hilarious antics as Lizard sneaks into Mary’s backpack and causes nothing but mayhem in her Kindergarten class. He eats someone’s lunch, makes a mess in the painting corner, and scares the teacher silly during story time before being sent to the principal’s office to wait for Mary’s mom to pick him up. It’s no fun being alone. But when Mary finally comes home from school, Lizard knows he’ll always have his very best friend. Rendered in a combination of traditional and digital color, Mary Had a Little Lizard is a silly, satisfying celebration of new experiences and friendships that can never be broken.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Reading age: 4–7
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~520L

Themes & topics

Books about school Books about lizards Books about friendship Books about reptiles and amphibians Books about animals

What readers & critics say

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“This book doesn't have any words, but the illustrations spell things out perfectly. One day, Mary's unique pet decides to jump in her backpack when she's running late for the bus. Trouble ensues when the lizard's school-time explorations get a little too messy.”

Mr. Staccato

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