What reading level is Slip and slide?

Slip and slide by Alice K. Flanagan is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Slip and slide appropriate for?

Slip and slide is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6C (Clear).

What genre is Slip and slide?

Slip and slide is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Wonder Books series.

Does Slip and slide have any content warnings?

Slip and slide 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 Slip and slide?

Slip and slide by Alice K. Flanagan is 24 pages (approximately 84 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Slip and slide

Alice K. Flanagan

Slip and slide

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alice K. Flanagan

Wonder Books

Reading Level 1-2 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

Join the fun as slippery words that start with the blend 'sl' slide across the pages! Perfect for young readers eager to explore new sounds and build confidence with easy, playful words.

Themes

ReadingEnglish languagePhonetics

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Slip and slide 6C

Slip and slide is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 84 words). Strong independent readers around grade 2.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Slip and slide works for readers up to grade 3.4.

Read aloud, Slip and slide takes about 1 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Slip and slide 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, Slip and slide explores reading, english language, and phonetics — 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 reading, english language, phonetics.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 19 more books in the Wonder Books series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.