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Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2014
Play with your Food
A tiny lizard must outwit a hungry predator by convincing it to play instead of eat.
3.8/5 Goodreads · 27 ratings
40 pages
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Bookroo's summary
In a prehistoric world, a small Coelurosauravus faces a hungry Dimetrodon. Instead of becoming lunch, the clever lizard proposes a game, sparking a hilarious chase. Can wit outsmart hunger? This comedic tale, set in the Permian Period, offers slapstick humor and vibrant illustrations, inviting young readers to explore a world where survival means outplaying your opponent. As the lizard refuses to accept its fate, the ensuing antics promise laughter and surprises. Will the predator be swayed by the lizard's playful plea, or will instinct prevail? Discover the unexpected twists in this delightful prehistoric adventure.
From the publisher
The Permian Period was millions of years before the age of the dinosaurs…but it was still a eat-or-be-eaten world! A tiny gecko-like lizard confronts this once it lands on the menu of much larger, and oh so hungry, dimetrodon.
Refusing to accept its fate lying down, the lizard dares to counter generations of hallowed wisdom. It advises the big predator that it’s better to play with your food than to eat it. When the carnivore balks, the lizard simply won’t take no for an answer!
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 40
- Reading age
- 3–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD410L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~2.8
- F&P level
- ~L
Publication
- Published
- October 21, 2014
- First published
- September 9, 2014
- Publisher
- Immedium
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781597021029
- LCCN
- 2014008729
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