The Sea Monster
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Picture Book · Graphic novel · Ages 5–7 · 2022 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

The Sea Monster

By Kyle Lukoff, Kat Uno (Illustrator)

Part of the Mermaid Days series

Dive into ocean adventures with a mermaid and octo-kid exploring tide pools and meeting sea monsters.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 87 ratings
64 pages· 714 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Join mermaid Vera and octo-kid Beaker as they dive into ocean adventures. From exploring tide pools teeming with tiny creatures to befriending sea monsters in Tidal Grove, each story is filled with humor and discovery. Will they uncover secrets of the deep or make unexpected friends? With vibrant illustrations and engaging tales, young readers will be enchanted by this underwater world. Plus, learn fascinating ocean facts along the way. Perfect for budding readers eager for fun and exploration!

From the publisher

Vera and Beaker explore the ocean, in this series perfect for beginning readers!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic’s early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!Swim along with mermaid Vera and octo-kid Beaker! In these three stories, Vera and Beaker make new friends both big and small. First, they go on a field trip to the tide pools and meet the small animals who live there. Then, Vera and Beaker meet friendly sea monsters, and show them around the town of Tidal Grove! With text from Stonewall Award-winning author Kyle Lukoff, and bright, colorful artwork from artist Kat Uno, Mermaid Days is sure to be every young reader’s favorite new series. Each book also includes a page of nonfiction ocean information; in this book, readers will learn all about tide pools. Balancing easy-to-read text, endless humor and charm, light nonfiction, and a loveable cast of underwater creatures, these laugh-out-loud stories are the perfect fit for new readers!

At a glance
Format
Pages
64
Words
714
Reading age
5–7
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
400L
Themes & topics
Books about mermaidsBooks about sea creaturesBooks about sea monstersBooks about oceansBooks about marine life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~2.8
F&P level
~L
Publication
Published
September 6, 2022
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338794687

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