What reading level is King of the Pond (Another Sommer-Time Story)?

King of the Pond (Another Sommer-Time Story) by Carl Sommer is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is King of the Pond (Another Sommer-Time Story) appropriate for?

King of the Pond (Another Sommer-Time Story) is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Bullying.

What genre is King of the Pond (Another Sommer-Time Story)?

King of the Pond (Another Sommer-Time Story) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does King of the Pond (Another Sommer-Time Story) have any content warnings?

King of the Pond (Another Sommer-Time Story) has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Bullying. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is King of the Pond (Another Sommer-Time Story)?

King of the Pond (Another Sommer-Time Story) by Carl Sommer is 48 pages.

King of the Pond (Another Sommer-Time Story)

Carl Sommer

King of the Pond (Another Sommer-Time Story)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carl Sommer

Illustrated by Greg Budwine

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

Tombo the tadpole zooms across the pond, shouting that he's the biggest, fastest, and strongest. He teases the others while showing off with a daring triple flip—but suddenly, a boy scoops him up! What will happen to Tombo now?

Themes

FriendshipForgivenessRespect for OthersComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This early-reader story follows Tombo, a boastful tadpole who learns valuable lessons about friendship, humility, and forgiveness after being taken from his pond and later released. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently explores themes of bullying and respect in a relatable animal tale with clear moral lessons.