The Cow on the Roof cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.6
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1101
Points per Word 0.000454
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

Shon and his wife Sian are the main characters in this story based on an English folk tale. Feeling that he does all the hard work in the fields, Shon decides to switch jobs with his wife for the day. While Sian goes out to plow and weed the fields, Shon stays home to tend to the household chores.

Quick Summary

This book turns everyday life upside down when a husband and wife switch roles, with him doing housework and her working in the fields. Kids will giggle at the comedic chaos as dad struggles to cook and clean while mum becomes a master farmer ploughing and weeding. If your kid likes "The Story of Ferdinand" or books that play with expectations, they'll adore this humorous role-reversal tale. Perfect for children ages 5-7 in kindergarten through second grade at a 3.6 reading level.