La gallinita en la ciudad
by Jorge Argueta
Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
On a rainy morning, Natalia spots a weary speckled hen fluttering by her window, stirring memories of her grandfather in El Salvador. Filled with determination, she embarks on a heartfelt mission to rescue the hen and bring hope to her day. This bilingual tale blends animal rescue with family love and cultural connection.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalAnimal rescueFamilyBilingualGrandparents
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781598200935
- Pages
- 34
- Publisher
- Alfaguara Infantil
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,416
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Chickens -- Fiction.Animal rescue -- Fiction.Grandfathers -- Fiction.Spanish language materials -- Bilingual.Spanish language materialsChickensFictionGrandfathersBilingualAnimal rescueNovela juvenilGallinasAbuelos (Hombres)Juvenile fictionEnglish-SpanishBilingual books