Kittens - The Easiest Practice Readers Books for Kindergartners

We've found three non-fiction books at the pre-primer reading level about kittens. These little books are the easiest available; suitable for beginning readers with a little experience under their belts.

Kittens
(SandCastle: Baby Animals)
by Kelly Doudna

The pictures in this book are nice but they won't knock your socks off. A sweet photo of a mother cat suckling her kittens is accompanied by the following text:

A young cat is a kitten.
Kittens are small.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 64
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 0.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 36757

• Publisher: SandCastle (January 1999)
• ISBN-10: 1577651820
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Kittens
by Grace Elora

Bright adorable photographs will grab children's attention. We will note however that the text seems more difficult than a .09 designation to us. However all sources agree on 0.9. Sample text from two pages follows so you can judge yourself.

Kittens cannot see at first.

The mother cat cleans the kitten. She licks it's fur.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 88
Page Count:
Accelerated Reading level: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 141254

• Publisher: Gareth Stevens (2011)
• ISBN-10: 1433945126
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Kella's Kitten: The Sound of K
by Joanne Meier and Cecilia Minden

Apparently two different versions of this book are in print: one illustrated, one with photos.

Both have as their focus the letter 'K' and it's phonic sound.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 116
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 80178

• Publisher: Child's World (2010)
• ISBN-10: 1602534071
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Guinea Pig 2nd Grade Practice Readers

Yesterday we published a list of THE easiest non-fiction practice readers about Guinea Pigs. Those books were pre-primers (AR 0s) and books at the First Grade level (AR 1s). This list picks up where that list left off, with books at the Second Grade level (AR 2s).

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Guinea Pigs
Clive Harper and Beverley Randell

This book describes the physical characteristics of guinea pigs and how to care for them. This is one of those books that'll you'll probably only be able to find at the library.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 423
Page Count: unknown
Accelerated Reading Level: 2.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 28430

• Publisher: Nelson Thornes; New edition edition (February 1, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 0174026323

Pet Guinea Pig
(Classroom Pets)
Robin Nelson

Super simple sentences and fun photos help children to understand what guinea pigs need. Here is some sample text from 3 pages:

A guinea pig is an animal.
Guinea pigs make good pets.
Guinea pigs can look very different.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 246
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading Level: 2.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 66882

• Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group (2003)
• ISBN-10: 0822512688
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Gertie And Gus The Guinea Pigs
(Real Baby Animals)
Gisela Buck

Describes the activities of two guinea pigs from the time they are born until they are two months old.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 314
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading Level: 2.4 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 16253

• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing (1997)
• ISBN-10: 0836815076
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Goofy Guinea Pigs
(Perfect Pets)
Mary Elizabeth Salzmann

This book has attractive photos and more intelligent content than some of it's sister volumes. The book talks about how different children care for their guinea pig pets. Here's sample text from two separate pages:

Natalie feeds her guinea
pig special food that has
alfalfa in it. She makes
sure the water bottle is
full too.

Fresh fruit is also good
for guinea pigs. Xavier
gives his guinea pig a
slice of apple.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 332
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading Level: 2.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 113543

• Publisher: Sandcastle (2007)
• ISBN-10: 1599287498
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A Guinea Pig for You: Caring for Your Guinea Pig
Susan Blackaby

Unlike the other books, this one uses colorful drawings instead of photographs to talk about guinea pigs and their care. Here is some sample text from two separate pages:

Guinea pigs are bigger than hamsters and rats, which are
also rodents. Guinea pigs come in lots of colors.
They can have long hair or short hair.

A Cage for A Guinea Pig
A guinea pig needs a roomy cage with high sides.
The cage needs to have a solid floor.
It needs a cover if you have other pets.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 382
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading Level: 2.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 67416

• Publisher: Picture Window Books (2006)
• ISBN-10: 1404803947
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Guinea Pig Easy Readers Books for Kindergartner & First Graders

There's something about Guinea Pigs. Their sweet little whistles when you open the refrigerator. Their tubby little bodies.

Kids love them and in this list you'll find the 4 easiest practice readers about these animals that aren't pigs and who don't come from New Guinea.

Great Guinea Pigs
by Rose Carraway

Cute cover photo but we've not been able to track down a copy or find any sample text.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 83
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading Level: 0.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148082

• Publisher: Gareth Stevens (2012)
• ISBN-10: 1433962918
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Currently these books are all available as part of Amazon's buy-3-get-1-free plan.


My Guinea Pig
by Sarah Hughes

Using simple text, a child tells how she cares for her guinea pig. Here is sample text from two pages.

This is my pet
guinea pig, Patti.

I like to pet Patti.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 117
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading Level: 1.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 46821

• Publisher: Children's Press (2000)
• ISBN-10: 0516232894
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Guinea Pigs
(All About Pets)
by Martha E. H. Rustad

Simple text explains the basics about Guinea Pigs. Here's the table of contents as sample text from 2 pages:

Table of Contents
Pet Guinea Pigs
How Guinea Pigs Look
What Guinea Pigs Need

Words to Know
Read More
Internet Sites
Index/Word List

Guinea Pigs are pets.
Guinea Pigs have paws.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 52
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading Level: 1.3 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 50978

• Publisher: Capstone Press (2006)
• ISBN-10: 0736891463
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Guinea Pigs
by JoAnn Early Macken

4.0 of 5 stars GoodReads rating — 4 ratings

Keyword repetition and colorful photography combine to teach children about keeping a pet Guinea Pig.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 180
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading Level: 1.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 72583

• Publisher: Weekly Reader Early Learning (2003)
• ISBN-10: 0836838459
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You might also be interested in this book of poems about Guinea Pigs: Oh Theodore!