Millie Waits for the Mail cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 292
Points per Word 0.001712
Page Count 28
Points per Page 0.017857

Description

Millie the cow loves to scare the mailman and chase him off the farm, until the mailman comes up with a plan that ends up pleasing everyone.

Quick Summary

Little ones who can't resist a prankster animal will love the silly showdown between Millie the cow and the hapless mailman in this quick, 292-word early reader. The story hinges on Millie's favorite hobby scaring the mail carrier off the farm until the mailman outwits her with a clever trick that turns the chase into a surprise party. The humor is gentle and the bright, cartoon-style illustrations keep the tension from being too scary, making it a good fit for kids who like a little excitement without the fright. At an AR level of 2.5 with only half a point, it's perfect for newly independent readers who want a story they can finish in one sitting. If your child enjoys farm-yard capers, they'll also like the similarly light-hearted early reader "Moo!" which follows another mischievous barnyard animal.