What reading level is Daisy and the Beastie?

Daisy and the Beastie by Jane Simmons is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Daisy and the Beastie appropriate for?

Daisy and the Beastie is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6C (Clear).

What genre is Daisy and the Beastie?

Daisy and the Beastie is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Daisy (Little, Brown) series.

Does Daisy and the Beastie have any content warnings?

Daisy and the Beastie has a HootRating of 6C (Clear). 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 Daisy and the Beastie?

Daisy and the Beastie by Jane Simmons is 32 pages (approximately 192 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Daisy and the Beastie

Jane Simmons

Daisy and the Beastie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane Simmons

Daisy (Little, Brown)

Reading Level 1-2 6C Ages 5-8 Matched Page-Turner

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

Daisy and her little brother Pip explore the farm, meeting all sorts of friendly animals while searching for the mysterious Beastie from Grandpa's tale. Their adventure is full of fun discoveries and sibling teamwork. Perfect for young readers who love animals and family stories.

Themes

Family AdventureDomestic animalsBrothers and sisters

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Daisy and the Beastie 6C

Daisy and the Beastie is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 192 words). Strong independent readers around grade 2.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Daisy and the Beastie works for readers up to grade 3.6.

Read aloud, Daisy and the Beastie takes about 1 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Daisy and the Beastie as 6C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Daisy and the Beastie explores family, adventure, domestic animals, and brothers and sisters — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, adventure, domestic animals.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 4 more books in the Daisy (Little, Brown) series.