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Description
The story of how a little rattlesnake in the desert gets his rattle so he can play the desert games.
Quick Summary
If you've got a kid who's curious about desert creatures or just loves a silly animal story, this one's for them. It's a playful origin tale about how the rattlesnake ended up with that famous rattle, and the little snake's quest to join in the desert games gives it plenty of humor for the K-3 crowd. The book has a warm, lighthearted tone that works perfectly for reading aloud, and at around 1,000 words it's short enough that even reluctant readers can power through without losing steam. There's nothing too scary here just a cute snake trying to fit in, with a few neat desert facts tucked in along the way. Kids who enjoy stories like "How the Elephant Got Its Trunk" will probably love this one too, since it has that same satisfying "how did that happen?" feeling.