Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
2.9
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
928
Points per Word
0.000539
Page Count
24
Points per Page
0.020833
Series
Other Side of the Fable
Description
The Lion and the Mouse, Narrated by the Timid but Truthful Mouse is a picture-book retelling of the classic fable for early readers. The story is narrated by a small, timid mouse named Bitsy, who feels invisible among her siblings, and follows her as she helps a lion trapped in a hunter's net by chewing through the ropes. Through her bravery, Bitsy proves that even the smallest animal can make a big difference. The book is written at a 2.9 reading level for children in grades K-3.