Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
4.8
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
3690
Points per Word
0.000271
Page Count
44
Points per Page
0.022727
Description
The king of the storks grants the drummer wishes for carrying him across the river.
Quick Summary
A drummer boy earns magical wishes from the king of the storks in this classic fairy tale where kindness leads to extraordinary rewards. Kids will be swept up in watching a humble drummer use his wishes in surprising ways that teach clever lessons about greed versus generosity. If your kid loves other Howard Pyle classics or magical fairy tales where goodness triumphs, they'll be enchanted by this timeless story. Perfect for early readers in grades K-2 who adore stories about magic, wishes, and being rewarded for having a good heart.