Cover of The poky little puppy

The poky little puppy

by Janette Sebring Lowrey

Reading Level 4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th 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

Five playful puppies sneak out through a hole in the fence to explore the big world around them, but one curious little puppy takes his time and discovers the joy of being a bit poky. This timeless tale of adventure and patience has captured the hearts of children for generations with its charming characters and gentle lessons. Perfect for young readers who love animals and fun stories about discovery.

Representation & Themes

AnimalsBehaviorFamilyFriendship

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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
9780307021342
Pages
27
Publisher
Golden Books
Published
1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,163
Lexile
520L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Dogs -- Juvenile fiction.Dogs -- Fiction.Animals -- Infancy -- Fiction.Tardiness -- Fiction.Behavior -- Fiction.FictionDogsAnimalsBehaviorInfancyTardinessJuvenile fictionPuppiesBrothers and sistersChildren's fictionDogs, fictionPicture books