The Cowboy

By Hildegard Muller

Part of the I Like to Read series

A wave sweeps Anna's toy dog away. Only a boy in a cowboy hat can save it.

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24 pages· 185 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Anna's beach day turns into a rescue mission when a wave carries her toy dog, Toto, out to sea. As panic sets in, a mysterious boy in a cowboy hat steps up. Can he save Toto and change Anna's first impression? Dive into this charming tale of unexpected heroism and friendship, where appearances can be deceiving and courage comes in surprising forms. Young readers will be captivated by the vibrant illustrations and the heartwarming story of bravery and new beginnings.

From the publisher

Anna thinks the boy in the cowboy hat looks silly–but he’s the only one who can save the day in this Guided Reading Level F story. It’s a beautiful day! Anna and her toy dog, Toto, are all set to visit the beach, where the girl will teach her pup to swim. Toto is a quick learner, and Anna is having fun–until a wave pushes the floating toy far out into the ocean. No one knows how to save Toto–except for the boy in the cowboy hat, who leaps into action to lasso the wayward dog! Maybe he’s not so silly after all. This richly-illustrated story about friendship and first impressions is perfect for young readers just beginning to tackle more complex sentence structures. The bright, charming artwork adds humorous detail–from Toto’s tiny wheels to the Cowboy’s aura of mystery–and helps support understanding of the text. The award-winning I Like to Read(R) series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators–including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors–create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! Level F books, for early first graders, feature longer, more varied sentences than Level E. Level F books encourage kids to decode new multi-syllable words in addition to recognizing sight words. Stories are more complex, and illustrations provide support and additional detail. When Level F is mastered, follow up with Level G.

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