The Birthday Fish cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 384
Points per Word 0.001302
Page Count 36
Points per Page 0.013889

Description

In this picture book for young readers, a girl named Cynthia has always wanted a pony for her birthday. When she blows out the candles on her cake, she receives an unexpected pet instead. The story follows her as she deals with her surprising birthday gift.

Quick Summary

Birthday wishes have never been funnier or more surprising than in this tale about a girl whose dream gift turns out to be something completely unexpected. Kids will giggle at the hilarious twist and root for Cynthia as she discovers that sometimes getting exactly what you ask for is only the beginning of the adventure. If your kid likes "The Giving Tree" or other books about wishes with unexpected outcomes, they'll absolutely adore this one. Perfect for kids in kindergarten through second grade who love funny stories with heart.