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Not a Monster
Claudia Guadalupe Martínez
Charlesbridge · Paperback · June 17, 2025
Reading lane: Reptiles & Amphibians
The axolotl is not a monster at all.
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Small Creature, Big Questions
Meet the axolotl through its unusual traits, Aztec origins, and threatened home in Mexico City.
Come here for
- A salamander that keeps its gills and fins
- A glimpse of Xochimilco’s canals and pollution
Expect
- A read-aloud for preschoolers and pre-readers
- Spanish vocabulary, a color concept, and the axolotl life cycle
Book Details
- Authors
- Claudia Guadalupe Martínez
- Publisher
- Charlesbridge
- Published
- June 17, 2025
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Reptiles & Amphibians · Mexico for Kids
- Reading lane
- Reptiles & Amphibians
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Publisher Categories
Reptiles & Amphibians
Colors
Mexico for Kids
About This Book
The axolotl is not a monster at all. It’s a salamander that will never lose its gills or fins! Now in paperback! A fun and engaging nonfiction picture book for kids ages 3-7 that includes Spanish vocabulary, a color concept, and life cycle of this popular amphibian. An axolotl may look like one, but it is certainly not a monster. This curious creature, made popular by Minecraft , is actually a salamander that will never lose its gills or fins. Not a Monster explores the trai...
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