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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2017 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
The Ugly Five
By Julia Donaldson, Axel Scheffler (Illustrator)
Celebrate the charm of the savannah's 'Ugly Five' as they embrace their unique beauty.
4.0/5 Goodreads · 1,600 ratings
32 pages· 808 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
On the African savannah, the wildebeest, warthog, vulture, hyena, and marabou stork are known as the 'Ugly Five.' But these animals proudly embrace their quirks, delighting their young who see them as perfect. Through lively rhymes and vibrant illustrations, this tale celebrates the beauty in being different and the joy of self-acceptance. Will these misunderstood creatures win your heart with their unique charm? Discover a world where every creature, no matter how unconventional, has a place and a story worth telling.
From the publisher
A charming new picture book from the bestselling creators of The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom!
Who’s that singing on the savannah? It’s the top-five ugly animals in Africa! The wildebeest warthog vulture hyena and marabou stork swagger proudly across the savannah rejoicing in their ugliness - and delighting their babies who think they’re perfect just the way they are. Inspired by the real-life Ugly Five safari animals Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s brand-new picture book is a jubilant celebration of animals who are often rather unloved. The funny heart-warming rhyme is a joy to read aloud while bold comical illustrations bring the savannah spectacularly to life.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 808
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~561L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.7
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 196585
Publication
- Published
- July 31, 2018
- First published
- January 1, 2017
- Publisher
- Scholastic Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781338249538
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