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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 1960 · Est. 15 min read-aloud
The Fire Cat
Written and illustrated by Esther Averill
A cat with big paws finds his purpose at a firehouse.
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64 pages· 1,843 words· Est. 15 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Pickles, a cat with oversized paws and dreams, longs to do something meaningful. Adopted by a firehouse, he seizes the chance to prove himself. Can Pickles become the hero he aspires to be? As he learns to jump on fire trucks and assist in rescues, Pickles discovers his true calling. Will his big paws finally make a big difference? Join Pickles on his journey from mischief-maker to firehouse hero, and cheer as he finds his place in the world.
From the publisher
In 1957, Harper published its first I Can Read title, Little Bear, written by Else Holmelund Minarik and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Large type, simple vocabulary, chapter-like divisions, and decorative pictures made Little Bear perfect for emerging readers
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 64
- Words
- 1,843
- Reading age
- 4–6
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 490L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.9
- F&P level
- ~M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 127318
Publication
- Published
- September 7, 1983
- First published
- January 1, 1960
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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