A Rhyming, Read-Aloud Picture Book for Children 5-9
Read-aloud for ages 5-9 / Guided Reading Level M / Lexile® 550L
“P is for Persistence!”
Blast off on a rhyming adventure with a crew of space peas who definitely did not mean to land on Earth. Oops.
Now these plucky peas must face a big, unfamiliar world full of surprises, setbacks, and bumpy detours. Will they panic? Give up? Split apart? Not a chance. With teamwork, courage, creativity, and a little trial and error, they just might find their way home.
EscapePeas is a playful picture book celebrating resilience, friendship, problem-solving, and belonging. Perfect for read-aloud time, it delivers humor, heart, and an uplifting message about what to do when life knocks you out of orbit.
At the end of the story, young readers can enjoy bonus educational features, including Dr. Sam’s Pea Facts and a Glossary of Super Words.
What Readers Say:
“I highly recommend this book for young readers. It delivers meaningful messages about resilience, teamwork, and self-acceptance in a creative and accessible way. Through the peas’ journey, children are reminded not to feel defeated by obstacles, to value working together, and to embrace what makes them unique.” -Literary Titan
“I loved EscapePeas so much … All of the illustrations in EscapePeas are phenomenal and aid the words in establishing the storyline. This storyline is engaging and fun while showing examples of perseverance and problem solving. EscapePeas is an imaginative book that parents and children alike will enjoy.” -LitPick
“I loved the “P is for Persistence” theme; it’s a great way to show kids how to handle setbacks with creativity and teamwork. The characters, like GrumPea and VamPea, are a lot of fun, and the illustrations are super vibrant. I also appreciated the educational extras at the end, like the glossary and the “Pea Facts,” which add some cool science tie-ins for curious readers. Overall, it’s a sweet, heartwarming read about finding where you belong.” –LibraryThing Early Reviewers
“Readers who enjoy imaginative, clever, visual storytelling and stories that turn everyday objects into adventurous heroes will enjoy this book. Dr. Sam and J.L. McCreedy’s story is energetic and charming.”-Readers’ Favorite
“Give this to readers who enjoy whimsical stories and wordplay.”-ChildrensLit.com
“Creative and imaginative with lovely illustrations. Especially fun for kids that like science, space and random pea facts.” Goodreads reviewer
“My four year old says 22 out of 5! What a cute story … I absolutely loved it.” Goodreads reviewer
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This book has been officially leveled by using the F&P Text Level Gradient™ Leveling System.