What reading level is Moving day?

Moving day by Anthony G. Brandon is at a Level 1 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Moving day appropriate for?

Moving day is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6C (Clear).

What genre is Moving day?

Moving day is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Green Light Readers: Level 2 series.

Does Moving day have any content warnings?

Moving day 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 Moving day?

Moving day by Anthony G. Brandon is 40 pages (approximately 149 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Moving day

Anthony G. Brandon

Moving day

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anthony G. Brandon

Green Light Readers: Level 2

Reading Level 1 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

Annie Kim feels unsure about leaving her old home, but everything changes when a playful puppy joins the family on moving day. Together, they explore new places and discover the excitement of fresh starts. Simple activities help young readers connect with Annie's big adventure.

Themes

MovingFamilyAnimalsKorean AmericansEarly Childhood

Quick Assessment

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

Why we rated Moving day 6C

Moving day is written at a Level 1 reading level across 40 pages (approximately 149 words). Strong independent readers around grade 2.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Moving day works for readers up to grade 3.0.

Read aloud, Moving day takes about 1 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Moving day 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, Moving day explores moving, family, animals, korean americans, and early childhood — 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 moving, family, animals.