Howie Wants to Play cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 1.3
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 238
Points per Word 0.002101
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

Howie is a puppy who gets into all kinds of mischief. A girl named Emma chases after Howie and finally catches him. Throughout the story, Emma reassures Howie that God loves him even when he makes a mess. The book demonstrates that playing is what puppies do best.

Quick Summary

Little readers will root for Howie the playful puppy as he dashes around causing adorable chaos that every kid who has ever chased a pet will recognize. The back-and-forth chase builds real tension, and the heartwarming ending where Emma catches Howie and reminds him he is loved even when he makes a mess delivers exactly the kind of comfort young readers crave. If your kid likes "Clifford the Big Red Dog" or "Harry the Dirty Dog," they will absolutely adore this sweet puppy tale. This is a perfect pick for kindergarten through first-grade readers or listeners ages 4 to 7.