Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.1
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
772
Points per Word
0.000648
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
Tom usually tends the garden, and Bessie usually milks Belinda the cow. When Bessie goes to visit her daughter in the city, Tom has to work out how he will milk the cow.
Quick Summary
This charming story turns a simple farm task into a laugh-out-loud adventure when Tom has to figure out how to milk Belinda the cow all by himself. Kids will root for Tom as he stumbles through the process and discover that trying new things, even when messy, can lead to sweet rewards. If your kid likes gentle, humorous books about animals and everyday heroes, they'll absolutely adore this tale. Perfect for kindergarten through second graders ages 5 to 7 who love stories about perseverance and barnyard fun.