Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.0
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
704
Points per Word
0.00071
Description
Can daddy penguin get his newly hatched little one all the way home before anyone misses them?
Quick Summary
A penguin father must transport his newly hatched baby across treacherous Antarctic terrain to reach their colony before anyone realizes the little one is missing. Children will be charmed by the fluffy chick's first waddle and root for the dedicated dad as he navigates icy challenges. Fans of gentle animal stories like "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" will appreciate this sweet tale of fatherly devotion. Ideal for emerging readers in grades K-3 or ages 5-7.