What reading level is Good Manners at the Playground?

Good Manners at the Playground by Melissa Raé Shofner is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Good Manners at the Playground appropriate for?

Good Manners at the Playground is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Good Manners at the Playground?

Good Manners at the Playground is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Good Manners at the Playground have any content warnings?

Good Manners at the Playground has a HootRating of 7C (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 Good Manners at the Playground?

Good Manners at the Playground by Melissa Raé Shofner is 27 pages.

Good Manners at the Playground

Melissa Raé Shofner

Good Manners at the Playground

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Melissa Raé Shofner

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

Laughter fills the air as kids scramble up the jungle gym, but oh no—someone’s waiting too long for their turn! Sharing snacks feels tricky when everyone’s hungry. What will happen next on the busy playground?

Themes

FriendshipManners and CustomsFamily

Quick Assessment

This early reader encourages young children to practice good manners in familiar playground settings, such as taking turns, sharing, and making friends. With age-appropriate text and engaging illustrations, it supports reading comprehension and social skills for ages 5 to 8. The book gently introduces concepts of cooperation and kindness without heavy conflict or complexity.