What reading level is Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee!?

Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! by Eddie Price is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! appropriate for?

Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee!?

Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! is fiction — Bee stings. Part of the Little Miss Grubby Toes series.

Does Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! have any content warnings?

Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! has a HootRating of 8C (Clear). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee!?

Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! by Eddie Price is 32 pages (approximately 994 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee!

Eddie Price

Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Steps on a Bee

by Eddie Price

Little Miss Grubby Toes

Reading Level 3-4 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Little Miss Grubby Toes loves running barefoot, even when her mom warns her to keep her shoes on outside because of busy bees. Ignoring the advice, she explores the outdoors until a surprise teaches her an important lesson about listening and staying safe. Join her as she discovers why sometimes following rules keeps the fun going!

Themes

FamilyLearningAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! 8C

Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 994 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! works for readers up to grade 5.2.

Read aloud, Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! takes about 7 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! as 8C ("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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Little Miss Grubby Toes Steps on a Bee! explores family, learning, and adventure — 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, learning, adventure.