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George and Martha

Series: George and Martha

by James Marshall

Here are five stories about two of the greatest friends ever to grace a picture book. George and Martha, Jim Marshall's dearly beloved, wise, and wickedly funny hippos teach each other the importance of honesty, companionship, discretion, humility, and consolation in this classic.

Ages: 6, 7, 5
Interest Level: Grades K - 2
Grade Level Equivalent: 2.8
Lexile Measure: 500L
DRA: 20
Guided Reading: L
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
Number of Pages: 48
Genre: Comedy and Humor, Songs and Lyrics