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Picture Book · Ages 2–6 · 2011 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Mr. Prickles
Written by Kara LaReau · Illustrated by Scott Magoon
A lonely porcupine seeks love despite his prickly exterior.
32 pages· 467 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Mr. Prickles, a solitary porcupine, struggles with loneliness as other animals dismiss him for not being cute or cuddly. But when he meets Miss Pointypants, everything changes. Could she be the companion he longs for, sharing moonlit strolls and midnight feasts? Discover if love can bloom even for the sharpest of creatures in this heartwarming tale of unexpected connections and inner beauty.
From the publisher
Mr. Prickles was not a particularly friendly fellow. He was tough to get close to . . . because he was a porcupine.
“You’re not cute like us,” said Raccoon.
“Or cuddly like us,” said Chipmunk.
“Or playful like us,” said Skunk.
“I am,” said Mr. Prickles. “On the inside.”
Poor Mr. Prickles was very lonely-until the day he met Miss Pointypants. Could she be the perfect prickly companion for moonlit strolls and midnight feasts? Was love in the air for even the sharpest of sorts?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 467
- Reading age
- 2–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD530L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
5.5
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.5
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- December 20, 2011
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781596434837
- LCCN
- 2010045188
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