What reading level is Coda the Garbage Truck?

Coda the Garbage Truck by Sol Love is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Coda the Garbage Truck appropriate for?

Coda the Garbage Truck is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Coda the Garbage Truck?

Coda the Garbage Truck is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Coda the Garbage Truck have any content warnings?

Coda the Garbage Truck has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Coda the Garbage Truck?

Coda the Garbage Truck by Sol Love is 22 pages.

Coda the Garbage Truck

Sol Love

Coda the Garbage Truck

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Learns to Let Go

by Sol Love

Reading Level 2 7LE 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 sounds of tires crunching over leaves and the fresh, earthy smell of compost fill the air as Coda the Garbage Truck rolls down the street. Every day, he collects trash, recycling, and special treasures that almost seem too good to throw away. But when Coda’s hopper gets too full, he faces a big decision that will change his route forever—and his heart, too.

Themes

Friendship Family Coming of Age Humor Adventure

Quick Assessment

Coda the Garbage Truck is a charming early reader story about a young truck who collects compost, recycling, and trash, while learning important lessons about letting go of things we no longer need. Targeted at children ages 5-8, it encourages sharing and understanding impermanence in a gentle, accessible way, making it a helpful tool for parents teaching emotional growth and generosity. The story is lighthearted and appropriate, with themes of responsibility and kindness.