My little car
by Gary Soto
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Teresa is excited to ride her bright, pedal-powered lowrider gifted by her grandpa. But when she stops taking care of it, the car starts to lose its sparkle. She learns the importance of responsibility and looking after the things she loves.
Representation & Themes
FamilyResponsibilityToysAutomobilesGrandparents
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0399232206
- Pages
- 38
- Publisher
- Putnam Publishing Group
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 761
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Lowriders -- FictionResponsibility -- FictionAutomobiles -- FictionToys -- FictionGrandfathers -- FictionMexican Americans -- FictionAutomobilesFictionGrandfathersLowridersMexican AmericansResponsibilityToysAutomobiles, fictionMexican americans, fictionChildren's fictionGrandparents, fiction