What reading level is Splash! a Penguin Counting Book?

Splash! a Penguin Counting Book by Jonathan Chester is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Splash! a Penguin Counting Book appropriate for?

Splash! a Penguin Counting Book is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Splash! a Penguin Counting Book?

Splash! a Penguin Counting Book is fiction — Counting.

Does Splash! a Penguin Counting Book have any content warnings?

Splash! a Penguin Counting Book has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Splash! a Penguin Counting Book

Jonathan Chester

Splash! a Penguin Counting Book

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Penguin Counting Book

by Jonathan Chester

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Waves crash as a penguin slips on the icy rocks, tumbling into the cold splash! Around it, a bustling colony of Adelie penguins jostle and squawk, each one a number to count. But what will happen when the little penguin dives underwater?

Themes

Animals - BirdsConcepts - Counting & NumbersMathematics - GeneralAnimals - Reptiles & Amphibians

Quick Assessment

This counting book introduces children ages 9-12 to numbers through engaging photographs of Adelie penguins in their natural Antarctic habitat. It combines factual images with simple numerical concepts, making math accessible and fun for middle-grade readers. The content is gentle and educational, suitable for children interested in animals and nature.