What reading level is My fish?

My fish by Norman D. Graubart is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is My fish appropriate for?

My fish is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is My fish?

My fish is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the PowerKids Press; Pets Are Awesome! series.

Does My fish have any content warnings?

My fish has a HootRating of 6LP (Light — Physical). 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 My fish?

My fish by Norman D. Graubart is 24 pages (approximately 110 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

My fish

Norman D. Graubart

My fish

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Norman D. Graubart

PowerKids Press; Pets Are Awesome!

Reading Level 1-2 6LP Ages 5-8 Heads Up 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Dive into the colorful world of pet fish and discover fascinating facts about goldfish, pufferfish, and more. Simple sentences and bright pictures make it easy to learn how to care for these underwater friends and create a beautiful aquarium at home. Explore the wonders of aquatic life in a fun and engaging way!

Themes

Science & Nature Friendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1-2 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated My fish 6LP

My fish is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 110 words). Strong independent readers around grade 2.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, My fish works for readers up to grade 3.9.

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

We rate My fish as 6LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.

Thematically, My fish weaves together science & nature and friendship.

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 science & nature, friendship.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 4 more books in the PowerKids Press; Pets Are Awesome! series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.