What reading level is But What Can You Do??

But What Can You Do? by Arika Parr is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is But What Can You Do? appropriate for?

But What Can You Do? is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is But What Can You Do??

But What Can You Do? is fiction — Courage.

Does But What Can You Do? have any content warnings?

But What Can You Do? has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is But What Can You Do??

But What Can You Do? by Arika Parr is 40 pages.

But What Can You Do?

Arika Parr

But What Can You Do?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Story for Kids about Perseverance and Positive Thinking

by Arika Parr

Reading Level 2 7C 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

Here’s a secret: Ava can’t do cartwheels like her friends, no matter how hard she tries. But when she feels sad and almost gives up, her mom shows her something amazing about herself that changes everything. And that’s only the beginning of Ava’s big discovery!

Themes

Friendship Family Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryPerseverance

Quick Assessment

This gentle picture book for early readers explores themes of perseverance, self-awareness, and positive self-talk as Ava learns to appreciate her unique talents beyond the cartwheel. Suitable for ages 5-8, it encourages children to celebrate their individual strengths and promotes emotional resilience without any distressing content.