The Prodigal Son cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.6
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 597
Points per Word 0.000838
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

The book retells the biblical parable of the prodigal son in rhyming verse for young readers. The story follows two brothers and their father, with one son leaving home and later returning to his father's loving embrace. The illustrations and simple text depict the son's joyous return home and the father's celebration of his child's return.

Quick Summary

With its bouncy, sing-song rhymes and warm illustrations, this story turns a timeless lesson about forgiveness into a joyous celebration little readers can feel in their bones. Kids will root for the character's happy return and beg to hear the upbeat rhythm again and again. If your kid loves The Runaway Bunny or any story about a parent who never stops loving, they'll devour this one. Ideal for ages 4-7 in grades Pre-K through 2nd.