for thousands of books and materials. A Monster Author Note Maribeth Boelts is the author of over twenty books for young readers, including the “Little Bunny” series (Dry Days, Wet Nights; Little Bunny’s Pacifier Plan); Lullaby Lullabook; Big Daddy, Frog Wrestler; and the upcoming The Firefighters’ Thanksgiving.
The air is hot. Flies buzz all around them. “Fishing is kind of boring,” says Uzzle. The fish flops and wiggles on the grass. Just then, Bonk feels a tug. “He’ll be good to eat,” says Bonk. “I have a bite,” he says. Jupe looks at the fish. He feels another tug. Uzzle sniffs. Bonk catches a fish! Lurk stares at the ground. A Monster Fish Tale • Level H 7 8 “What’s the matter?” asks Bonk. “I ’m not hungry for fish anymore,” says Snag. “Let’s let him go,” says Lurk. Bonk’s tummy grumbles. Bonk puts the fish back in the water. “But what will we eat?” he asks. It swims away. “Follow me,” says Jupe. A Monster Fish Tale • Level H 9 10 “T hat was better than a fish fry,” says Lurk. “D o you know what I like best?” The monsters follow Jupe on a hike. asks Bonk. They find wild raspberries. “The berries?” asks Snag. They find nuts. “The nuts?” asks Jupe. They even find tasty ladybugs! “No,” says Bonk. The monsters eat until they are full. “There are no dishes to wash!” A Monster Fish Tale • Level H 11 12