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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 1985 · Est. 2 min read-aloud
The Greedy Python
By Richard Buckley, Eric Carle (Illustrator)
Part of the Ready-to-Read series
A greedy python swallows jungle animals, but they unite to escape his belly.
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24 pages· 243 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a vibrant jungle, a greedy python devours every creature in sight, from a tiny mouse to a massive elephant. Trapped inside, the animals form an unlikely alliance, plotting their escape from the python's belly. Will their teamwork and newfound friendship be enough to outsmart the snake and regain their freedom? This whimsical tale explores themes of manners, respect, and the power of unity in the most unexpected places.
From the publisher
In this classic picture book from Richard Buckley and Eric Carle, a greedy python eats every creature he comes across in the jungle. From a tiny mouse to an enormous elephant, the eaten animals befriend one another in the belly of the snake, where they team up and kick the inside of the python until he spits them out.
This humorous tale about manners, respect, and friendship will delight readers!
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 24
- Words
- 243
- Reading age
- 3–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 500L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.2
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 133402
Publication
- Published
- May 19, 1985
- First published
- January 1, 1985
- Publisher
- Little Simon
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781481419598
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