This is the story of a stray cat with a big heart... and a bit of a smell. Although his scruffy fur and stinky smell make people turn him away wherever he goes, he keeps searching for a place to belong and never stops dreaming of a cozy place to call home. One day, he meets a kindhearted boy shooting hoops in his backyard. The boy doesn’t seem to mind his scruffiness or smell, and for the first time, the stray thinks that he may have finally found a home.
 
 
Total Words: 436
Unique Words: 50
Cognates: 9
 
**Disclaimer: This book is designed to introduce readers to a broader story and ends in an un answered question to spark curiosity and critical thinking. Future books will reveal more about the characters and their journeys, helping readers transition to the next reading level.
 
Stufe A
-500 or fewer total words
-50 or fewer unique words
-High frequency vocab
-Simple sentence structure