Cover of There Was a Man Who Loved a Rat

There Was a Man Who Loved a Rat

and Other Vile Little Poems

by Gerda Rovetch

Illustrated by Lissa Rovetch

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Meet a cast of quirky characters who discover odd creatures and unusual treasures, all brought to life with funny rhymes and lively pictures. Each short poem invites young readers to giggle and imagine the silly adventures hidden in everyday moments. Perfect for early readers who love a mix of humor and surprises!

Representation & Themes

HumorPoetryFriendship

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
9780399250149
Pages
32
Publisher
Philomel
Published
March 27, 2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
395

Genres

American poetry

Subjects

Juvenile HumorJuvenile PoetryJuvenile NonfictionChildren: Grades 1-2Poetry - HumorousJuvenile Nonfiction / Poetry / HumorousAmerican poetryChildren's poetry, AmericanPoetryChildren's poetry