Cover of The little one

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