Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
2.6
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
470
Points per Word
0.001064
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
In an effort to improve their cleanliness and appearance, three nasty gnarlies follow a butterfly's advice.
Quick Summary
Kids who giggle at mud, stink bugs, and everything icky will root for these three delightfully disgusting gnarlies who decide to turn over a new leaf. The silly antics of smelly creatures trying to be sparkly clean, plus short sentences and goofy pictures, make this a laugh-out-loud read for brand-new readers. If your kid loves the wacky humor of "The Bad Guys" or "Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People," they'll totally dig these gnarlies. Perfect for kindergarten through second graders who are building reading confidence, this 470-word gem sits at an AR Level 2.6.