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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.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 50 ratings
40 pages· 1,159 words· Est. 13 min read
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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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The fine print
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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