Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
1.4
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
74
Points per Word
0.006757
Page Count
24
Points per Page
0.020833
Series
Tadpoles (Crabtree)
Description
When the pupils in Sam's class grow sunflowers from seeds, his ends up in a special place.
Quick Summary
Little gardeners will root for Sam when his classroom sunflower grows taller than all the others and finds a surprise home. The simple, satisfying story follows young readers through the magic of watching something you planted bloom into something wonderful, with a sweet twist that makes the ending feel like a high-five for every kid who's ever tended a seed. If your kid likes "The Tiny Seed" by Eric Carle, they'll blossom with this story. This 74-word gem is perfect for kindergarten and first graders just starting to read on their own.