Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
2.0
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
143
Points per Word
0.003497
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
When a lonely fisherman finds an injured bird on his boat, he nurtures it back to health. Since the bird can no longer migrate with its family, he charts a course heading south for the winter.
Quick Summary
This touching story shows an unexpected friendship between a kind fisherman and a lost little bird who need each other. Kids will love cheering as the man nurses the bird back to health and then sails south together so the bird can still experience winter sunshine despite its broken wing. If your kid likes heartwarming tales like "Owen" by Kevin Henkes, they'll adore this sweet adventure. Perfect for kids in kindergarten through second grade, this gentle story celebrates compassion and the joy of finding friendship in unlikely places.