Another Mouth to Feed cover

Another Mouth to Feed

Author: Dahl, Michael

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 1.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 369
Points per Word 0.001355
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

The book is about a young monster named Harvey who learns his parents are expecting a new baby. When he hears them refer to the baby as "another mouth to feed," he imagines his new sibling as an enormous, growing mouth. The story follows Harvey as he deals with his imaginative misunderstanding about what the new baby will be like.

Quick Summary

Harvey the monster's hilarious misunderstanding about the new baby will have kids laughing out loud as he imagines his sibling as nothing but a giant, hungry mouth. Young readers will adore the silly, imaginative premise and the relatable worry about a new baby taking over their world. If your kid likes "The Monster at the End of This Book" by Sesame Street or "Dog Man" by Dav Pilkey, they'll love this monster-sized humor. Perfect for kindergarten through second graders, especially ages 5 to 7.