Kingston the Great Dane cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.1
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 3891
Points per Word 0.000257
Page Count 72
Points per Page 0.013889

Description

Kingston the Great Dane follows eight-year-old Kaita Takano and her animal-fostering family as they care for a giant Great Dane who mistakenly believes he's as small as a mini dachshund. The story depicts their efforts to find Kingston a forever home while showering him with love. The book features sweet-natured illustrations and is written from Kaita's first-person perspective.

Quick Summary

Kingston the Great Dane is a giant furry problem wrapped in a tiny-dog personality, constantly getting into hilarious situations because his enormous body doesn't match his dachshund-sized attitude. Kids will crack up watching this massive pup try to squeeze into tiny doggy doors, hog the couch like he's a Chihuahua, and ultimately win everyone's heart with his lovable, clumsy attempts to be a small dog in a very large package. If your kid loves the laugh-out-loud animal chaos of the "Mercy Watson" series or heartwarming stories about finding your forever family, this fluffy giant is ready to steal the show. Perfect for kids ages 6-8 in first through third grade who want a quick, feel-good read with plenty of wagging tails and snort-worthy moments.