Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
1.9
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
347
Points per Word
0.001441
Page Count
12
Points per Page
0.041667
Series
Little Red Readers
Description
The children struggle to give Brutus a bath. The coauthor is Sheryl Sloan.
Quick Summary
Brutus is a dog who does not want to take a bath, and the children in this story must figure out How to Draw Manga Warriors get him clean despite his resistance. The book captures the relatable struggle of giving a stubborn pet a bath and shows the children trying different approaches when Brutus keeps slipping away. This short, funny story works well as a read-aloud for classroom pet units or as a beginning reader about everyday family life. If your kid likes "Dog Man" or other humorous stories about pets, they'll enjoy this easy reader with an AR Level of 1.9.