The originals
by Jane Yolen
Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 5th 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
Discover a lively collection of poems celebrating the early animals whose families now live in homes everywhere. Each verse brings to life the special qualities and stories of these beloved creatures, making it fun to learn about where they all began.
Representation & Themes
AnimalsChildren's poetryAmericanDomestic animalsPoetry
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
- 0399230076
- Pages
- 31
- Publisher
- Philomel Books
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,046
Subjects
Animals -- Juvenile poetryChildren's poetry, AmericanDomestic animals -- PoetryAmerican poetryAnimalsJuvenile poetryPoetryDomestic animalsChildren's poetryAnimals, poetryPoetry (poetic works by one author)