At the Edge of the Woods cover

At the Edge of the Woods

Author: Cotten, Cynthia

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.3
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 356
Points per Word 0.001404
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

A variety of animals, birds, and insects enjoy the flowers and trees of the forest early one morning.

Quick Summary

Perfect for early readers who love spotting wildlife, this gentle story follows a parade of forest animals, birds, and insects as they greet the dawn among the flowers and trees. The text is short and rhythmic, making it a great choice for kindergartners up to third graders, and the low AR point value means kids can finish it in one sitting without feeling overwhelmed. The bright, simple illustrations invite repeated reads, and each page offers a tiny lesson in appreciating the everyday marvels of nature no scary moments, just a calm, uplifting vibe that works perfectly for bedtime or a classroom nature walk. If your child enjoys cozy, picture-driven stories like The Very Hungry Caterpillar, they'll find the same gentle wonder here, just set in a forest instead of a garden. It's a sweet, low-pressure way to spark curiosity about local wildlife and get kids talking about what they see outside their own windows.