Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.1
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
488
Points per Word
0.001025
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
When the Runaway Baby escapes in his carriage and collides with Hilda the pig, the two begin an unlikely friendship.
Quick Summary
A pig named Hilda gets bonked by a runaway baby carriage, and what starts as a wacky accident turns into the most adorable friendship a barnyard has ever seen. Kids will giggle at the chaos of the runaway baby, root for Hilda to save the day, and melt when these two unlikely pals look out for each other. If your kid loves the silly animal friendships in "Click, Clack, Moo" or the warm humor of "Mercy Watson," this sweet little story is a perfect next read. With short sentences, picture-book charm, and an easy reading level, this is ideal for kindergarten through second graders looking for a quick, heartwarming story.