A Tale about Tails
A Tale about Tails by Tish Rabe, published by Random House Children’s Books in 2014, is a 48-page leveled reader designed for children ready to read independently. This book features the beloved Cat in the Hat and is based on an episode of the PBS Kids television show, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! It invites young readers to explore the fascinating world of animal tails through an engaging narrative that begins with Sally and Nick’s curiosity about what it would be like to have a tail of their own.
In this educational journey, the Cat in the Hat takes the children on an adventure to the jungle, where they encounter various animals and their unique tails. Readers will discover how different tails serve specific purposes, such as a monkey’s tail for gripping branches and a rattlesnake’s tail that produces sound as a warning. This book not only entertains but also introduces concepts of comparative anatomy and zoology, making it a delightful resource for young learners interested in animals and science.
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Step into reading with the Cat in the Hat in this leveled reader about animal tails based on an episode of the hit PBS Kids television show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That! While playing Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Sally and Nick get to wondering: What would it be like to have a tail of their own? And how would you pick the best one? Enter the Cat in the Hat. To help the kids choose, he whisks them off to the jungle to see–and try on–a variety of tails that serve different purposes: A monkey’s tail that is strong for holding onto branches; a quetzal’s tail that is long and colorful for attracting a mate; and a rattlesnake’s tail that makes sound as a warning. Written for children who are ready to read independently, this tale about tails is a fun, funny book that introduces kids to basic comparitive anatomy!
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