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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2006 · Est. 6 min read-aloud
Slugs in Love
By Susan Pearson, Kevin O'Malley (Illustrator)
A shy slug seeks a way to capture her beloved's attention.
4.1/5 Goodreads · 615 ratings
33 pages· 691 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Marylou, a bashful slug, admires Herbie's glistening trail and knack for finding juicy tomatoes. But how can she make him notice her? As she pens love poems in slime, will her heartfelt efforts lead to a garden romance, or will her shyness keep them apart? Discover the charming tale of love and courage in the most unexpected of places.
From the publisher
Marylou loves everything about Herbie–how his slime trail glistens in the dark, how he can stretch himself thin to squeeze inside the cellar window, and how he always finds the juiciest tomatoes. But Marylou is a shy slug. How can she get Herbie to notice her? Find out how Marylou woos her beloved in this must-have love story that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 33
- Words
- 691
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD590L
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