Miss Mary Mack
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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 1998 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Miss Mary Mack

By Mary Ann Hoberman, Nadine Bernard Westcott (Illustrator)

Part of the Sing-Along Stories series

An elephant's jump sparks a whimsical adventure beyond the fence.

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32 pages· 287 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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In this playful twist on a classic rhyme, an elephant's leap over a fence sets off a chain of hilarious events. As the story unfolds, children are invited to sing, chant, and clap along with the absurdly funny antics. Will the elephant's adventure ever end, or is it just the beginning of endless fun? Dive into this vibrant tale where every page promises laughter and surprises, making it a delightful read for the whole family.

From the publisher

A lively picture book adaptation of the well-known children’s hand-clapping rhyme, perfect for the whole family. Everyone knows some version of this popular children’s hand-clapping rhyme, but in this adaptation, the elephant’s fateful jump over the fence is just the beginning of the fun. Popular children’s author Mary Ann Hoberman has elaborated on this well known tale to create an absurdly funny story children will want to sing, chant, read, and clap to again and again.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
287
Reading age
2–6
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NPL
Themes & topics
Books about elephantsBooks about songsBooks about friendship
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~0.1
F&P level
~A
Publication
Published
April 9, 2003
First published
January 1, 1998
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780316076142

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