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Little Shrew

by Akiko Miyakoshi

Assigned across 1 curriculum list · 1 state

On reading-award lists:Great Lakes Great Books Award

Little Shrew by Akiko Miyakoshi is assigned in US schools at grades 2–3. It appears across 1 curriculum reference and 1 state, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Little Shrew is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

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Grade range
Grades 2–3
Pages
74
Reading time
about 1h 20m (est.)
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13
9781525313462

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About this book

A beguiling, quietly magical appreciation of life’s little pleasures. Little Shrew is diligent in all parts of life. He’s a hard worker and follows a strict schedule from morning to night. But even a life that runs like clockwork can be filled with unexpected pockets of joy. This charming collection of three short stories — perfect for emerging readers — illustrated in Miyakoshi’s signature soft monochrome palette, celebrates enduring friendships, dreams for the future and the little pleasures that make everyday life more meaningful.

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Why widely assigned

This Juvenile Fiction title, typically at grades 2–3. Published in the canon; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

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Common questions

What grade level is Little Shrew?
Little Shrew is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 2–3. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read Little Shrew?
It takes about 1h 20m to read Little Shrew (74 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 80 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Little Shrew?
Little Shrew appears on reading lists for Great Lakes Great Books Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Little Shrew banned in schools?
Little Shrew does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

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How we classify

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades 2–3 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Cited in 1 state ELA framework or DOE list (see citations above).
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
Tagged for: book-club.

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