Tugg and Teeny
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–8 · 2012 · Est. 13 min read

Tugg and Teeny

Written by J. Patrick Lewis · Illustrated by Christopher Denise

Book #3 in the I Am A Reader!: Tugg and Teeny series

Gorilla and monkey tackle jungle challenges, proving friendship's power.

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40 pages· 1,159 words· Est. 13 min read· 460L
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Bookroo's summary

In Sidekick Thicket, Tugg the gorilla and Teeny the monkey are inseparable friends. Together, they navigate life's hurdles, from helping Margie the hippo embrace herself to finding a new horn for Rocko the rhino. As they host a neighborhood picnic, their bond is tested and strengthened. Can their friendship solve every problem? Discover the heartwarming adventures of Tugg and Teeny, where every challenge is an opportunity for kindness and creativity.

From the publisher

Meet Tugg and Teeny. Best friends since… well, forever! Tugg, a gorilla, and Teeny, a monkey, live together in their jungle neighborhood, Sidekick Thicket. As opposite as night and day, the two friends work and play together, each helping the other face life’s challenges. That’s What Friends Are For is a trio of stories that has Teeny helping hippo Margie Barge learn self-acceptance, finding a substitute horn for Rocko Rhino, and hosting a neighborhood picnic. All with the help of her best friend, Tugg. Engagingly written by Children’s Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis, this beginning reader series is charmingly brought to life by Redwall artist Christopher Denise.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
1,159
Reading age
7–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
460L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.7
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
150020
Publication
Published
January 3, 2012
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781585365166
LCCN
2010053800

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