Cover of Buford the Little Bighorn

Buford the Little Bighorn

by Bill Peet

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Buford is a small mountain sheep with huge horns who feels out of place among his herd. When hunters threaten his home, Buford makes a daring escape and finds himself the unexpected star of a busy ski lodge. His adventure shows how being different can turn into something special.

Representation & Themes

AdventureFamilySelf-Discovery

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0395340675
Pages
46
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
March 23, 1983
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,209

Genres

Bighorn sheep

Subjects

SheepPicture booksFictionChildren's fictionSheep, fiction