Melvin and the boy
by Lauren Castillo
Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 3rd 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
A young boy discovers a turtle relaxing in the park and believes he's found an ideal pet. However, the turtle's true joy shines during bath time, revealing its unique personality. Alongside the charming tale, readers can learn fascinating facts about turtles.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipFamilyScience & NatureAnimals
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: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9780805089295
- Pages
- 45
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 587
- Lexile
- 550L
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Turtles as petsTurtlesFictionJuvenile fictionPetsPicture booksPicture books for childrenChildren's fictionTurtles, fiction