Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
2.9
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
1041
Points per Word
0.00048
Page Count
48
Points per Page
0.010417
Description
After their newly acquired pigeon escapes, Barnaby and Flora wait and hope for its return.
Quick Summary
In "Come Back, Pigeon!" a boy and girl experience the bittersweet ache of hoping their escaped bird will find its way home, capturing the emotional tug of waiting for something you love. Kids will root for Barnaby and Flora as they watch the sky, set up clever traps, and never give up faith that their feathered friend will return. If your kid loves heartwarming tales about never giving up, they will flutter straight to this book like its title character. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders, this 2.9 AR level story shines as a read-aloud or early independent reader that celebrates patience and hope.