The Little Squeegy Bug
by Bill Martin Jr.
Illustrated by Patrick Corrigan
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 tiny bug without wings dreams of soaring like a bumblebee and sets off on a quest to find a pair of wings to call its own. Along the way, it discovers the importance of being true to itself and embracing what makes it unique. This charming tale celebrates individuality and the joy of self-discovery.
Representation & Themes
IndividualityAdventureFantasy World-Building
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
- 0761452435
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Two Lions
- Published
- September 30, 2005
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 862
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
IndividualityWingsFictionChildren's 4-8 - Fiction - GeneralJuvenile FictionChildren's Books/Ages 4-8 FictionChildren: Grades 1-2InsectsFirefliesAnimals - Insects Spiders etcWings in fictionFireflies in fictionIndividuality in fictionInsects in fictionWings (Anatomy)Juvenile fictionChildren's fictionInsects, fictionIndividuality, fictionFireflies, fiction