Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
2.0
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
474
Points per Word
0.001055
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
One morning Kyle Crocodile wakes feeling very grumpy and nothing his jungle friends do can cheer him up. But Kyle learns that helping someone in trouble can be a great way to find his smile again.
Quick Summary
This cheeky story turns the classic grumpy-morning trope on its head with a crocodile who simply cannot smile no matter how hard his jungle pals try. Kids will giggle at the silly attempts from colorful friends like parrots and monkeys while rooting for Kyle to find his joy through helping others. If your kid likes "The Bad Seed" or "Grumpy Monkey," they'll love this heartwarming tale about moods and friendship. Perfect for kindergarten through second graders at a 2.0 reading level.