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Description
In this story told in tongue-twister format, Marty's mountain matters more to him than meatballs, magic, and movies.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a silly, fast-paced read-aloud that kids will beg to hear again, this is it. Marty Marley's Mighty Mountain leans hard into tongue-twisters seriously, the whole story practically rolls off your tongue and kids in kindergarten through third grade tend to lose it laughing at how many times you have to restart a sentence to get through it. It's perfect for newly independent readers who want something short and punchy, or for anyone who just likes being a little ridiculous. The whole premise is that Marty loves his mountain so much that nothing else meals, movies, you name it can compete with it, which gives the story a goofy central obsession that's easy for kids to latch onto. Parents will appreciate that there's no heavy stuff here, just pure silly fun, and the short length means even reluctant readers can power through it solo and feel like rockstars. If your kid enjoyed Dr. Seuss's wordplay or any of those playful early readers that don't talk down to kids, this one fits right alongside them.