The little one
The Story of a Red-tailed Monkey
by Kaitie Afrika Litchfield
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th 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 girl embarks on a heartfelt adventure in Uganda when she becomes the caretaker of a tiny orphaned red-tailed monkey. Through their special bond, she learns about friendship, responsibility, and the wonders of wildlife in a faraway land. This tender tale celebrates the magic of caring for animals and exploring new worlds.
Representation & Themes
Human-animal relationshipsFriendshipAdventureWildlifeFamily
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
Details
- ISBN
- 9781742031224
- Publisher
- Black Dog Books
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 1,266
Genres
Human-animal relationships
Subjects
Human-animal relationshipsJuvenile literatureMonkeysOrphaned animals
Places
Africa