Slugs in Love
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2006 · Est. 6 min read-aloud

Slugs in Love

Written by Susan Pearson · Illustrated by Kevin O'Malley

A shy slug seeks a way to capture her beloved's attention.

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33 pages· 691 words· Est. 6 min read-aloud· AD590L
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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
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
111362
Publication
Published
November 6, 2012
First published
September 1, 2006
Publisher
Two Lions
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780761462484

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