Lulu and the cat in the bag
by Hilary McKay
Illustrated by Lamont, Priscilla, illustrator
Lulu (Albert Whitman)
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
Lulu discovers a surprising surprise when a bright orange cat appears in a mysterious bag on her doorstep. While her grandmother is unsure, Lulu immediately feels the cat needs a caring home and sets out to make it part of the family. Together, they learn about kindness and unexpected friendships.
Representation & Themes
FamilyPetsFriendshipKindness
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: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9780807548042
- Pages
- 84
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 8,239
- Lexile
- 670L
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
CousinsJuvenile fictionCatsGrandmothersFictionJUVENILE FICTION / Animals / CatsJUVENILE FICTION / Social Issues / FriendshipJUVENILE FICTION / Family / General (see also headings under Social Issues)JUVENILE FICTIONAnimalsSocial IssuesFriendshipFamilyGeneral (see also headings under Social Issues)Children's fictionCats, fictionGrandparents, fictionFamily, fiction