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The Fox and the Grapes

Author: Berendes, Mary

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 341
Points per Word 0.001466
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book retells the fable of a frustrated fox that after many tries to reach a high bunch of grapes, decides they must be sour anyway.

Quick Summary

In this classic fable retold by Mary Berendes, a frustrated fox repeatedly jumps to reach a high bunch of grapes hanging from a branch, and after many tries, he walks away claiming the grapes must be sour anyway. The story explores themes of perseverance, disappointment, and the way people cope with failure by downgrading what they cannot have. If your kid likes "The Tortoise and the Hare" or other Aesop's fables, they'll love this simple retelling of the fox and grapes story. With an AR Level 2.8 and 341 words, this 0.5-point book is perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are building reading confidence.