Reading Levels

What each level means, its characteristics, and the kinds of books that fit it.

Levels defined in your reference

PreK3KindergartenGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6Grade 7Grade 8Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12

The full definitions live in your Reading Levels reference chart (Keep Reading!), archived with the site references.

PreK3

Read-aloud stories for our youngest readers — 100 books in the library, all by Logan.

  • 10 pages per book, 1–2 short, simple sentences per page
  • 121–170 story words — read together, not read alone
  • 5 Words to Learn in every book
  • A Read Together prompt to finish each story
  • Front and back cover art for every book

Browse the 100 PreK3 books →