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Picture Book · Ages 2–7 · 2019 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
The Big Five
Written by Bella Makatini · Illustrated by Judi Abbot
Discover the 'big five' animals through a grandparent's tales.
3.9 Goodreads · 128 ratings
24 pages· 550 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 500L
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Bookroo's summary
Danny spends a week with his grandpa, who shares stories of the 'big five' animals from his homeland. Each day, a new animal tale unfolds, deepening their bond. What secrets do these majestic creatures hold, and how will they shape Danny's understanding of family and nature? A heartwarming journey for young animal lovers.
From the publisher
A sweet celebration of family and introduction to some perennially popular animals. - Kirkus Reviews Winner of the International Competition for the Best Inclusive Story - organised by Inclusive Works and Clavis Publishing. Danny is spending the week with his grandpa. Grandpa has a painting of five animals. “Those are the big five,” says Grandpa, “the most famous animals from my homeland,” Grandpa tells Danny about one animal each day. A playful and informative story about wild animals and about the love between a child and a grandparent. For animal lovers ages 3 and up.
At a glance
- Format
- Board book
- Pages
- 24
- Words
- 550
- Reading age
- 2–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 500L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.3
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- November 30, 2021
- First published
- June 15, 2019
- Publisher
- Clavis
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781605377230
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