A Very Strange Creature cover

A Very Strange Creature

Author: Armitage, Ronda

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 1.9
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 417
Points per Word 0.001199

Description

In this illustrated picture book, Monkey discovers a strange creature in the jungle and gathers the other animals to help identify it. The animals compare the creature to themselves, noting it has no tail for swinging, no trunk for washing, no long neck for reaching high leaves, and no webbed feet for swimming. The story explores how different animals have different features suited to their habitats.

Quick Summary

The mystery of a bizarre animal that doesn't fit any category sparks curiosity in young readers. Kids will giggle at the silly animal descriptions as jungle creatures try to figure out what this strange creature could possibly be. If your kid likes "Are You My Mother?" by P.D. Eastman, they'll love this playful guessing game. Perfect for ages 4-7 or kindergarten through second grade.