What reading level is Coyote at Pinon Place (Smithsonian's Backyard)?

Coyote at Pinon Place (Smithsonian's Backyard) by Deborah Dennard is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Coyote at Pinon Place (Smithsonian's Backyard) appropriate for?

Coyote at Pinon Place (Smithsonian's Backyard) is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Coyote at Pinon Place (Smithsonian's Backyard)?

Coyote at Pinon Place (Smithsonian's Backyard) is fiction.

Does Coyote at Pinon Place (Smithsonian's Backyard) have any content warnings?

Coyote at Pinon Place (Smithsonian's Backyard) 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 Coyote at Pinon Place (Smithsonian's Backyard)?

Coyote at Pinon Place (Smithsonian's Backyard) by Deborah Dennard is 32 pages.

Coyote at Pinon Place (Smithsonian's Backyard)

Deborah Dennard

Coyote at Pinon Place (Smithsonian's Backyard)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Deborah Dennard

Illustrated by Don Stewart

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

The text is written at a 1st 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

Have you ever wondered what a coyote does when the sun starts to dip low? Picture a young coyote sneaking through the backyard of a pink adobe house, its nose twitching as it searches for a tasty treat. What surprises will it find in this quiet, sunlit place?

Themes

Animals - MammalsNature & the Natural WorldChildren's FictionCoyotes

Quick Assessment

This charming early reader follows a young coyote exploring the backyard of a pink adobe house, offering children a gentle introduction to wildlife and nature. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story encourages curiosity about animals and their habitats with simple language and vivid imagery. There is no intense content, making it appropriate for early readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle

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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Joe Hayes

Level 3 Gentle

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Details

Book Length

32 pages

ISBN: 9781568997643
Pages: 32
Publisher: Soundprints
Published: October 1999
Type: Fiction

Subjects

AnimalsMammalsNature & the Natural WorldCoyotes