Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.2
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
1079
Points per Word
0.000463
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
The picture book A Dog Like Jack by DiSalvo-Ryan follows Jack, a dog who is adopted as a puppy by a loving family and spends his life chasing squirrels, licking ice-cream cones, and enjoying family adventures. As Jack becomes an old dog, the family cares for him and remembers the many happy moments they shared. The story gently portrays the dog's final days and the family's farewell, offering a simple look at the cycle of a pet's life.