Cover of Lulu and the cat in the bag

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