The Sea Monster: An Acorn Book (Mermaid Days #2) by Lukoff, Kyle

The Sea Monster: An Acorn Book (Mermaid Days #2)

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Vera and Beaker explore the ocean, in this series perfect for beginning readers!

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This series is part of Scholastic's early reader line, Acorn, aimed at children who are learning to read. With easy-to-read text, a short-story format, plenty of humor, and full-color artwork on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and fluency. Acorn books plant a love of reading and help readers grow!

Swim along with mermaid Vera and octo-kid Beaker! In these three stories, Vera and Beaker make new friends both big and small. First, they go on a field trip to the tide pools and meet the small animals who live there. Then, Vera and Beaker meet friendly sea monsters, and show them around the town of Tidal Grove! With text from Stonewall Award-winning author Kyle Lukoff, and bright, colorful artwork from artist Kat Uno, Mermaid Days is sure to be every young reader's favorite new series. Each book also includes a page of nonfiction ocean information; in this book, readers will learn all about tide pools. Balancing easy-to-read text, endless humor and charm, light nonfiction, and a loveable cast of underwater creatures, these laugh-out-loud stories are the perfect fit for new readers!



Author: Kyle Lukoff
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Published: 09/06/2022
Pages: 64
Binding Type: Paperback
Series: Mermaid Days #2
Weight: 0.22lbs
Size: 6.97h x 5.56w x 0.18d
ISBN: 9781338794656
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.1
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 517571 / Sea Monster


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/15/2022
Booklist 09/01/2022 pg. 82
School Library Journal 10/01/2022 pg. 75

About the Author

Kat Uno was born and raised in Hawaii, on the island of Maui. She was influenced at an early age by comics, Saturday morning cartoons, and Japanese manga. She attended the University of Hawaii and received a Bachelor of Arts. Kat loves creating artwork that is cute and fun. She is the mother of two wonderful little kids who are a constant source of inspiration. Visit her online at katuno.com


KYLE LUKOFF is a National Book Award finalist and the Newbery and Stonewall Award-winning author of multiple books for young readers, including When Aidan Became a Brother, Call Me Max, and Too Bright to See. Kyle spent eight years as an elementary school librarian, but now he writes full time, assists in sensitivity readings and consultations, and presents on children's and youth literature all across the country. He got hired at a bookstore when he was sixteen, which means he's been working at the intersection of books and people for well over half his life. He lives in Philadelphia. Visit him online at kylelukoff.com.