What reading level is Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night?

Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night by Peter Spier is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night appropriate for?

Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6C (Clear).

What genre is Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night?

Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night have any content warnings?

Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night 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 Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night?

Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night by Peter Spier is 48 pages.

Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night

Peter Spier

Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Old Song

by Peter Spier

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

Caldecott Honor

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

Crunch! The crisp leaves snap under soft paws as a clever fox tiptoes through a chilly autumn night. The moonlight dances on the river, whispering secrets of the sleepy town around him. Can you feel the cool breeze and hear the rustle that starts an adventure?

Themes

Folk songsJuvenile literatureFoxesSongs and musicMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This beautifully illustrated picture book retells a classic American folk song about a fox’s nighttime search for food in a New England town. Suitable for early readers ages 5 to 8, it features detailed, vibrant artwork that brings the autumn setting to life while introducing children to folk music traditions. The story is gentle and free of any distressing content, making it a calm, sensory-rich read for young children.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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.

Book DNA

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Theme Richness

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Details

Book Length

48 pages

ISBN: 9780385376167
Pages: 48
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Published: 2014
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Folk SongsFoxes, Songs and MusicFolk Songs, EnglishFixGeeseDuckDucksTownoTown-oSongLyricsFolkFolk SongTextsFolk-songs, EnglishAudiobooksChildren's AudiobooksAmerican Folk SongsEnglish Folk SongsFoxesSongs and MusicChildren's Songs, EnglishFamiliesFarm LifeHuntersAnimals

Places

New England