What reading level is Apple?

Apple by Dick Bruna is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Apple appropriate for?

Apple is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

Does Apple have any content warnings?

Apple has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Apple?

Apple by Dick Bruna is 24 pages.

Apple

Dick Bruna

Apple

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dick Bruna

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Crunch! The apple falls from the tree, smooth and round, but then it starts to cry under the quiet moonlight. The rooster on the weathervane hears the soft sobs and offers a gentle ride across the glowing night sky. Together, they discover a world full of wonder, and Apple feels a little less alone.

Themes

Children: Babies & ToddlersFriendship Adventure

Quick Assessment

This simple and charming picture book tells the story of an apple that falls from a tree and embarks on a gentle nighttime adventure with a weathervane rooster. The story uses vivid sensory language to engage early readers aged 5-8 and explores themes of comfort and friendship. It is appropriate for young children with no intense content or conflict.