From the series Marsupials
Sugar Gliders
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2025
Reviewed
From the series Marsupials
Reading Level KindergartenInterest Level Grades K – 3Copyright 2025
ReviewedIn Sugar Gliders, beginning readers will spend a day in the life of a sugar glider. Follow along as sugar gliders glide from trees, search for food, and raise joeys. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to sugar gliders’ appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitat.
A picture diagram labels a sugar glider’s body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about sugar gliders online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Sugar Gliders also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Sugar Gliders is part of Jump!’s Marsupials series.
'Soaring in with maximum cuteness, a sugar glider flits from branch to branch, lapping up sap and eventually returning to its family nest in a hollow bit of tree trunk. Close-up photos of these squirrel-like creatures are the focal points of each page or spread and complement the book’s limited text. Simple sentences with repetitive structure and vocabulary convey basic information about sugar glider appearance and behavior. Several spreads are dedicated to following joeys’ growth from pouch to riding on Mom’s back to gliding away. There are a few misses here—the term marsupial is never used or defined, nor is the sugar glider’s natural range ever mentioned—but these aren’t deabreakers. Youngsters will be drawn to the adorable star of this Marsupials series (6 titles) selection and likely come away wanting to learn more.', Julia Smith, Booklist,'Unique and interesting animals are a great way to encourage the curiosity of young readers. The Marsupials series by Bullfrog Books is sure to catch their interest! With less than a dozen words per page in simple sentences, the content is perfect for preschool and early elementary children. Bullfrog books uses large up-close photos to support the text. The Table of Contents is limited to the five sections of each book – the body of the book and the four endpaper sections; Parts of the animal, Picture Glossary, Index, and Learn More. The square shape of the book is easy for young hands to enjoy independently. The Bullfrog Books Marsupials series includes the following titles: Kangaroos, Koalas, Opossums, Sugar Gliders, Tasmanian Devils, and Wombats.', Anne Hales, South Sound Book Review Council, Washington
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