What reading level is Open Wide?

Open Wide by Helen Orme is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Open Wide appropriate for?

Open Wide is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Open Wide?

Open Wide is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Open Wide have any content warnings?

Open Wide has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Open Wide?

Open Wide by Helen Orme is 36 pages.

Open Wide

Helen Orme

Open Wide

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Set 4

by Helen Orme

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Lu has a toothache so big, it might just be the bossiest tooth in the whole world! She tries every sneaky trick to skip the dentist, but her mom’s note to school and a helpful friend make sure she can’t hide. What happens when Lu finally faces the dentist might surprise you—and it changes everything!

Themes

Friendship FamilyChildren's FictionHealth & WellnessComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Open Wide is a gentle fiction story about a young girl named Lu who is nervous about going to the dentist but discovers the experience isn’t as scary as she feared. Suitable for early readers ages 5 to 8, this book addresses common childhood anxieties in a reassuring way. It’s part of the Siti’s Sisters series, which supports reluctant readers with accessible language and relatable stories.