A Surprise for Charlie! cover

A Surprise for Charlie!

Author: Harrison, Pat

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 1.0
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 126
Points per Word 0.003968
Page Count 16
Points per Page 0.03125

Description

It is Charlie's birthday, and Fluffy wants to have a surprise party for him.

Quick Summary

Kids who love birthdays and fuzzy friends will find a lot to smile about in this short, easy-to-read story about Fluffy trying to throw a surprise party for Charlie. The plot is simple but delightful: Fluffy gathers the neighborhood animals, sneaks around gathering streamers and treats, and pulls off a sweet celebration that will have little ones giggling at the mischievous planning. Because the language is simple and the sentences are short, early readers can breeze through the 126-word count while still feeling a sense of accomplishment. Parents will appreciate that the tale is gentle, with just enough mild suspense to keep kids on their toes without any scary moments. If your child enjoys heartwarming animal antics, they'll likely love this as much as they would the classic Pete the Cat series.