Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.0
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
816
Points per Word
0.000613
Page Count
28
Points per Page
0.017857
Description
The story follows a white stuffed bear with a red hat and a music box in his chest who is initially admired for his fine, polished appearance. As time passes, the bear becomes worn and gray from being handled. A little girl comes to love the bear despite his worn condition, and he learns that being loved is more important than being admired.
Quick Summary
A fancy stuffed bear with a music box in his chest learns that being loved beats being admired, and kids will smile as they watch him trade his fancy red hat for something much better. If your kid loves tender stories like The Velveteen Rabbit or Corduroy, they'll adore this sweet tale about finding real friendship. Perfect for kindergarten through second grade readers.