What reading level is Pokey Opossum?

Pokey Opossum by Dave Sargent is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Pokey Opossum appropriate for?

Pokey Opossum is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Pokey Opossum?

Pokey Opossum is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Pokey Opossum have any content warnings?

Pokey Opossum has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Pokey Opossum?

Pokey Opossum by Dave Sargent is 42 pages.

Pokey Opossum

Dave Sargent

Pokey Opossum

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

I'm Kinda Slow

by Dave Sargent

Illustrated by Jeane Huff

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered how a little opossum stays safe in the wild? Imagine exploring the forest with Pokey, a curious young opossum learning all about his home, his friends, and the dangers lurking nearby. What will Pokey discover about being brave and smart in the big, wild world?

Themes

Adventure Science & NatureAnimalsFriendship

Quick Assessment

Pokey Opossum is an engaging early reader story that combines fiction with educational facts about opossums’ physical traits, behaviors, habitats, and natural predators. Designed for children ages 5-8, it gently introduces young readers to wildlife concepts while following the adventures of a young opossum learning survival skills. The content is age-appropriate with mild descriptions of natural dangers typical for this age group.