New tricks I can do!
Robert Lopshire
New tricks I can do!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Lopshire
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.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
Spot must perform new and exciting tricks in order to convince the circus folks to keep him on. He changes colors, breaks out into plaid and argyle, and even imitates Jackson Pollack. The result is that one spiffy Spot just might be too good for the circus. Full color.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 1-2 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated New tricks I can do! Level 0
New tricks I can do! is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, New tricks I can do! works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate New tricks I can do! as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
Was our "Unrated" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0679877150
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction