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The Exceedingly Greedy Centipede

By Russell Punter

humorous charming educational

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 5

From 3 readers

Genres

Humour Animals Friendship/Family

What is The Exceedingly Greedy Centipede about?

Lee the centipede is thrilled to attend the local fair, eager to win prizes and indulge in delicious cakes. However, his greed leads him to hoard all the treats and rewards, leaving none for his fellow bugs. Through a series of humorous events, Lee learns the importance of sharing and discovers that generosity brings more joy than selfishness.

About the author

Russell Punter is a popular children's author from the UK who has written many fun and exciting books, especially for young readers. He is well known for his stories in the Usborne Phonics Readers series, which help children learn to read through catchy rhymes and colourful characters. Russell loves making reading enjoyable for everyone!

Pages

24 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2025

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