Grandfather horned toad
by Joe Hayes
Little Celebrations
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Nanabah listens carefully to her grandmother and reaches out to the horned toad and ants for help when she faces a challenge on the mesa. Together, they show the power of friendship and wisdom in the beautiful Southwest landscape. This tale brings Navajo folklore to life with heart and adventure.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFolkloreFamilyAdventure
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0673757242
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Celebration Press (NJ)
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 275
Genres
Education
Subjects
Navajo Indians -- Folklore.Tales -- Southwest, New.Indians of North America -- Southwest, New -- Folklore.Folklore -- Southwest, New.FolkloreNavajo IndiansTalesIndians of North AmericaChildren's fictionGrandparents, fiction
Places
New Southwest