Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
1.8
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
190
Points per Word
0.002632
Page Count
16
Points per Page
0.03125
Series
Little Celebrations
Description
Engelbert becomes a hero when he puts out the fire in Mrs. Mouse's house.
Quick Summary
Little Engelbert proves that heroes come in small packages when he dashes into action to save Mrs. Mouse's house from a blazing fire, proving courage has nothing to do with size. Young readers will cheer for this brave little mouse as he snatches buckets and battles flames, with vivid illustrations that capture the excitement of the rescue. If your kid loves the gentle heroism of The Little Engine That Could or the mouse-sized adventures in The Great Mouse Detective, they will be smitten with Engelbert. Perfect for kindergarten through second graders, this 190-word gem sparks big conversations about bravery while keeping emerging readers turning pages.