Curious George Saves His Pennies cover

Curious George Saves His Pennies

Author: Perez, Monica

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.3
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1122
Points per Word 0.000446
Page Count 28
Points per Page 0.017857

Description

In this story, Curious George sees a shiny red train at a toy store and decides to save his money to buy it. He earns and saves his pennies in a piggy bank, but then accidentally loses it. George must search for his lost piggy bank to find his earnings and finally purchase the train. The book is based on characters created by Margret and H.A. Rey.

Quick Summary

Little readers will cheer for Curious George as he tackles his first real lesson in money management, complete with clever problem-solving and a satisfying conclusion that proves persistence pays off. If your kid loves the classic Curious George adventures or stories about working toward a goal like "The Coin Counter" or "The Berenstain Bears' Money Book," they'll be completely hooked on this penny-saving journey. Perfect for kids in grades 1-3 who are ready for a story that mixes humor, heart, and a touch of suspense while sneaking in some great lessons about saving and responsibility.