The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
by William Joyce · Grade 2-4 · Ages Ages 5-8
Morris Lessmore loves books and stories, but a wild storm blows his world into a jumble. As he wanders, he discovers a magical place where books can fly and seem to have lives of their own.
Key vocabulary
Something fantastic is wonderful, exciting, or almost magical.
Scattered means spread all around in different places.
Wandered means walked around without knowing exactly where you are going.
A squadron is a group that moves together, often flying in the same direction.
Fluttered means moved quickly and lightly, like a bird’s wings or pages in the wind.
Extraordinary means very special or unusual in a surprising way.
Shelves are flat places where things like books can be stored or displayed.
Mended means fixed something that was torn, broken, or hurt.