What do you do with a tail like this?
by Robin Page, Steve Jenkins
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company 2023
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- animal adaptations
- survival
- senses
- curiosity and inquiry
- observation
- compare and contrast
- biodiversity
- nature
About this book
This lively nonfiction picture book invites kids to guess how different animals use their noses, ears, tails, and more. Each spread poses a playful question, then reveals fascinating facts about animal adaptations in simple, engaging language. Steve Jenkins’s cut-paper collage art makes every creature pop off the page, sparking curiosity and conversation. Perfect for read-alouds with K–3, it turns science into a fun guessing game that kids love to revisit.
Setting: varied animal habitats around the world
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is What do you do with a tail like this? right for my child?
Yes — What do you do with a tail like this? is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3, which is typical for 3rd 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 animal adaptations, survival, senses.
How long does it take to read What do you do with a tail like this??
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, What do you do with a tail like this? takes around 3m to finish. The book has 400 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does What do you do with a tail like this? have an AR quiz?
Yes — What do you do with a tail like this? 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 What do you do with a tail like this??
What do you do with a tail like this? has an AR reading level of 3, which places it at a 3rd 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.