Moe Is Best
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

Moe Is Best

By Richard Torrey

Part of the I Like to Read series

A little one strives to prove himself, discovering his true strength lies in persistence.

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24 pages· 178 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Moe, the smallest sibling, is determined to outshine his older brother and sister. Each attempt to impress them seems to end in failure, leaving Moe disheartened. But when his siblings reveal what he's truly best at, Moe learns that trying is his greatest talent. Can Moe embrace his unique strength and find his place in the family? This charming tale of perseverance and self-discovery will inspire young readers to keep trying, no matter the odds.

From the publisher

Moe is little, but he wants to be the best. He tries to prove his worth to his older siblings by showing off all the things he can do. Each feat turns out to be harder than expected, however, and Moe’s brother and sister call attention to his many mistakes. He feels discouraged until his siblings point out that he is actually the best at one important thing: Moe is best at trying! With a satisfying ending and adorable monkey characters, Richard Torrey’s story will inspire young readers to keep on trying. An I Like to Read(R) book. Guided Reading Level F.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
24
Words
178
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
BR210L
Themes & topics
Books about siblingsBooks about familyBooks about self-esteemBooks about apes and monkeysBooks about social themes
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
0.9
F&P level
~G
Scholastic level
F
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
169484
Publication
Published
July 27, 2015
First published
March 1, 2014
Publisher
Holiday House
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780823434466

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