The White Cat and the Monk: A Retelling of the Poem "Pangur Bán" cover

The White Cat and the Monk: A Retelling of the Poem "Pangur Bán"

Author: Bogart, Jo Ellen

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.2
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 347
Points per Word 0.001441
Page Count 28
Points per Page 0.017857

Description

A monk leads a simple life. At night, he studies his books in search for the truth in the pages. His cat, Pangur, leads a simple life, too, chasing prey in the darkness. As night turns to dawn, Pangur leads his companion to the truth he has been seeking.

Quick Summary

This ancient Irish poem gets a fresh new look with a clever cat who leads his monk companion to hidden truths in the dark. The word count: 347 makes it ideal for emerging readers to feel proud finishing a whole book, while the cozy friendship between Pangur and his human will warm hearts like a favorite bedtime story. If your kid loves gentle tales about animal friends like *Owen* or *The Small Bun*, they'll adore this poetic little gem. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who enjoy short, heartwarming stories.