The Poodle Level offers children who are not quite ready for Level 1 of the MCT language arts curriculum a chance to enter the program more gently, drawing them in with delightful stories, engaging characters, imaginative language, and gorgeous illustrations.

Children won’t just learn about grammar and poetic techniques; they’ll see them in action through Michael’s ingenious use of language to communicate, to allure, to enchant, and to instruct. These books are masterful works that are unconventional in their execution and that challenge children on multiple levels of intellectual and academic sophistication, yet they remain inviting and accessible, welcoming children into the glittering world of language arts.