The Very Boastful Kangaroo cover

The Very Boastful Kangaroo

Author: Most, Bernard

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 1.7
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 229
Points per Word 0.002183
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

The Very Boastful Kangaroo is a picture book about a kangaroo who constantly boasts that it can jump higher than anyone else in the animal kingdom. When a tiny, clever kangaroo challenges the boastful one to a jumping contest, the smaller kangaroo uses wit to win the competition. The story is aimed at early readers in grades K-3 and uses simple language appropriate for a 1.7 reading level. The narrative focuses on themes of bragging versus cleverness in a playful setting.

Quick Summary

A hopping, boastful kangaroo sets the stage for a hilariously surprising showdown. Kids will love the ridiculous bragging and the clever twist when a tiny kangaroo outjumps the big show-off, turning the competition into a giggle-filled surprise. If your kid likes the witty wordplay of "The Cat in the Hat," they'll love this. Perfect for ages 5 to 7, kindergarten through second grade, this short, rhyming story works as a classroom read-aloud or a bedtime hop.