Totally Tardy Marty

Written by Erica S Perl · Illustrated by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

A tardy inventor and a punctual rival form an unexpected friendship that changes everything.

4.8/7 Bookroo expert·3.6/5 Goodreads · 114 ratings

32 pages· 418 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~260L

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Bookroo's summary

Marty's mornings are filled with wild adventures, from inventing gadgets to battling imaginary creatures, making him perpetually late. Never-Late Kate, his punctual classmate, takes pride in her timeliness. But when Marty finds himself stuck in a tree, Kate lends a hand, sparking an unexpected friendship. As they bond over shared adventures, Marty learns the art of punctuality, while Kate discovers the joy of spontaneity. Can their newfound alliance transform their reputations and teach them both valuable lessons? Dive into this playful tale of opposites attracting and the surprising benefits of embracing each other's differences.

From the publisher

Marty tries his best to be on time, but a new invention, a giant squid, or something else slows him down every day to the delight of Never Late Kate, but one day Marty needs Kate’s help and their unlikely new friendship changes both of their nicknames.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 418
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~260L

Themes & topics

Books about school Books about time Books about making friends Books about friendship Books about being late

What readers & critics say

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4.8

“Pretty cute book! I like that it uses just pictures to tell part of the story. I think the idea of the book is relatable, especially for kids who are easily sidetracked, but the text is a little repetitive.”

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