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Buttercup, the Clumsy Cow
When a child is learning to read, every word counts!
Buttercup is a very clumsy cow. She is so clumsy that the other farm animals stay away from her - until her clumsiness saves the day!
Buttercup, the Clumsy Cow is an innovative Lightning Reader that features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for grades PreK-K features a 150 words or less and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide!
This title is also available in a Spanish version!
Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with our Lighting Readers series! Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading! Check out our other titles in this series!
Each title is available in an English and Spanish version!
Buttercup is a very clumsy cow. She is so clumsy that the other farm animals stay away from her - until her clumsiness saves the day!
Buttercup, the Clumsy Cow is an innovative Lightning Reader that features a controlled word count to give readers practice with essential sight words. This leveled reader for grades PreK-K features a 150 words or less and has been professionally leveled by reading experts to ensure that the language and vocabulary are age-appropriate. Word lists and comprehension questions at the back of the book reinforce fundamental reading concepts used in classrooms nationwide!
This title is also available in a Spanish version!
Children ages 2 to 8 will love to learn to read with our Lighting Readers series! Over 30 titles feature humorous, high-interest stories in a variety of styles including, fantasy, fable, and rhyme, which will appeal to both reluctant and enthusiastic readers. Controlled word counts in this one of a kind series help to build the word foundation for a lifetime of reading! Check out our other titles in this series!
Each title is available in an English and Spanish version!
32 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2004
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February 11, 2025
Early readers will love this quirky book and colorful illustrations.
February 6, 2026
A sweet story of a cow who's clumsiness saves the day.
Reading Level: 1.5
Word Count: 132
Reading Level: 1.5
Word Count: 132
November 15, 2014
A very cute book. I enjoyed the ending very much. The only thing I didn't like was that kids cant pronounce buttercup or clumsy. they should've named it something with an easier name to say since the book is for PRE K.
August 7, 2014
La lee todo el tiempo.
October 12, 2014
Excellent book for the repeated readings recommended for beginning readers.
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