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Description
When Mr Birdsnest moves into the house next door, two siblings named Elmo and his sister discover strange and exciting things happening there, including a tiger in the garden and a bird-eating spider in the cupboard. The children initially believe their new neighbor is mean and may have kidnapped their grandmother, so they sneak into his house to rescue her. The book is set in a "jungle house" and is written at a reading level of 3.6.
Quick Summary
Julia Donaldson weaves a delightful twist on the "grumpy neighbor" mystery with her signature rhyming text that keeps kids giggling and guessing. Young readers will enjoy playing detective alongside the two curious kids who spy on Mr Birdsnest, only to discover his heart of gold hides beneath his mysterious ways. If your kid loves The Gruffalo or any Donaldson adventure, they'll be equally charmed by this cozy mystery with a heartwarming surprise. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who crave short, funny stories with a satisfying feel-good ending.