Can I have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!?
by Lois G. Grambling, H. B. Lewis
Troll Communications 1994
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- imagination
- persuasion
- responsibility
- family
- persistence
- humor
- pets
About this book
A determined child makes an irresistible case for the perfect pet—a stegosaurus! With playful repeats of "Can I? Please!?" and clever reasons why a dinosaur would be helpful at home and around the neighborhood, the story brims with humor and imagination. Kids who love dinosaurs and silly what-if scenarios will enjoy the lively pictures and the persuasive, giggle-worthy voice. Great for read-alouds and early independent readers.
Setting: a present-day home and neighborhood
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Can I have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!? right for my child?
Yes — Can I have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!? is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.8, which is typical for 2nd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include imagination, persuasion, responsibility.
How long does it take to read Can I have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!??
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Can I have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!? takes around 7m to finish. The book has 800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Can I have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!? have an AR quiz?
Yes — Can I have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!? has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Can I have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!??
Can I have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!? has an AR reading level of 2.8, which places it at a 2nd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.