Tugg and Teeny
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–8 · 2011 · Est. 13 min read

Tugg and Teeny

Written by J. Patrick Lewis · Illustrated by Christopher Denise

Book #1 in the Tugg and Teeny series

A gorilla and monkey navigate life's challenges in their jungle home.

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40 pages· 1,102 words· Est. 13 min read· 560L
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Bookroo's summary

In Sidekick Thicket, Tugg the gorilla and Teeny the monkey are inseparable friends. Teeny's adventurous spirit leads her to explore music, art, and poetry, while Tugg's steady nature offers support and encouragement. As they tackle life's challenges together, their bond is tested and strengthened. Will Teeny's creative pursuits bring unexpected surprises? Discover how these opposites balance each other in a heartwarming tale of friendship and growth.

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. Lively, impulsive Teeny always wants to try new things. Sure and steady Tugg is always there to lend a hand or give a word of encouragement. In this beginning chapter book series, Book One’s trio of stories has Teeny learning to become a musician, developing her talents as an artist, and fine-tuning her skills as a poet.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
1,102
Reading age
7–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
560L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.9
F&P level
~N
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
143958
Publication
Published
March 2, 2011
Publisher
Sleeping Bear Press
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781585366859
LCCN
2010034401

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