The Ginger-Red Caterpillar: A Graphic Novel

by Benjamin Harper, Otis Frampton (Illustrator)

Overview

Mr. and Mrs. Mantis are out looking for food when they come across an egg. They know it will be a caterpillar soon, so they bring it home and wait for it to hatch. But when the caterpillar emerges, they are in for a surprise! The speedy red critter zooms away at high speed. The Mantises try to chase down their dinner, as more and more creatures set their sights on eating the nimble Ginger-Red Caterpillar. You’ve never experienced the story of "The Gingerbread Man" quite like this graphic novel retelling for kids. Each Far Out Fairy Tales adventure includes info on the original tale, a guide to the story's twists, and visual discussion questions to critically engage readers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781496599056
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/09/2020
Series:	Far Out Fairy Tales Series
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	1,084,581
Product dimensions:	6.70(w) x 9.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	GN520L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Benjamin Harper lives in Los Angeles where he edits superhero books for a living. When he’s not at work, he writes; watches monster movies; and hangs out with his cats Marjorie and Jerry, a betta fish named Toby, and a tank full of four rough-skinned newts. He tends a bog garden full of carnivorous plants and also grows milkweed to help save Monarch butterflies. His other books include the Bug Girl series, Obsessed With Star Wars, Rolling with BB-8, Hansel & Gretel & Zombies, and many more.

Interviews

Graphic novel appeal will make these a popular pick for self-selected reading;,Educational back matter - including info on the original tale, a guide to the Far Out twists, and visual comprehension questions - will critically engage students;,Short sentences and engaging visual format reduce reading anxiety in struggling readers;