The poky little puppy

Kristen L. Depken

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The poky little puppy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kristen L. Depken

Illustrated by Tenggren, Gustaf, 1896-1970, illustrator

Step into Reading: Step 1

Reading Level K-1 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a kindergarten 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

One curious little puppy takes its time exploring while the rest of the litter races ahead. Discover the fun and gentle lessons that come with moving at your own pace in this charming tale. Perfect for young readers learning about patience and adventure.

Themes

AnimalsBehaviorInfancyJuvenile fiction

Quick Assessment

This is a Level K-1 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
119 words
1m read-aloud
ISBN
9780375973611
Pages
32
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
119
Read-Aloud
~1 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsBehaviorInfancyTardinessDogsHuman BehaviorAnimal BabiesPunctuality