Melvin
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013

Melvin

Written by Claudia Boldt

A monkey's bad luck leads to unexpected friendship and self-discovery.

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32 pages· ~500L
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Bookroo's summary

Melvin, convinced he's the unluckiest monkey, faces a banana shortage and a mysterious ailment. Believing no one, not even his friend Pete, can help, Melvin embarks on a journey of friendship and self-made fortune. Will he learn to change his luck and appreciate the world around him? Discover a heartwarming tale of devotion and the power of perspective.

From the publisher

Melvin is certain he’s the unluckiest monkey in the world. He’s run out of bananas, thinks he has a terrible disease, and decides nobody can help, not even his best friend, Pete. What ensues is a tale of true friendship, devotion, and the importance of making your own luck. With wonderful line-drawn and color illustrations, Claudia Boldt creates a unique cast of characters in this humorous and sweet story.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
3–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~500L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
June 25, 2013
First published
March 1, 2013
Publisher
Tate
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781849760867
LCCN
2014430142

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