What Would You Rather Be? A Black Bear or a Black Mamba?
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2026 · Est. 2 min read-aloud

What Would You Rather Be? A Black Bear or a Black Mamba?

Written by Jerry Pallotta

Part of the What Would You Rather Be? series

One fishes in rivers, one strikes from the grass. Which would you rather be?

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32 pages· 232 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· ~200L· AR 1.8 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

A black bear and a black mamba both carry the word black, and that is about where the likeness ends. Simple text and photo-realistic art compare their homes, diets and hunting skills before readers make the final call: which animal would they rather be? A Level 1 Scholastic Reader from the author of Who Would Win?

From the publisher

Play a fierce game of Would You Rather in this engaging Level 1 Scholastic Reader, from the bestselling author of Who Would Win?Would you rather fish with a Black Bear or hunt with a Black Mamba? Let’s find out!Readers will compare and contrast basic facts about these kid-favorite animals before making the ultimate decision – which animal would they rather be? Simple language appeals to developing readers, while photo-realistic art will keep animal lovers engaged.This fun new series brings new life to the classic childhood game, Would You Rather! Enjoy this exciting Level 1 Scholastic Reader from the bestselling author of Who Would Win?

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Words
232
Reading age
6–8
Audience
First Reader
Lexile
~200L
AR book level
1.8
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
558940
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~G
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
February 3, 2026
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781339035581

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