What reading level is The brand new kid?

The brand new kid by Katie Couric is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The brand new kid appropriate for?

The brand new kid is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The brand new kid?

The brand new kid is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The brand new kid have any content warnings?

The brand new kid has a HootRating of 6LE (Light — Emotional). 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 The brand new kid?

The brand new kid by Katie Couric is 32 pages.

The brand new kid

Katie Couric

The brand new kid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Katie Couric

Reading Level 1-2 6LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Ellie and Carrie think the first day of school will be just like any other—full of laughs and new faces. But then Lazlo arrives, and he’s different in ways no one expected. What happens when curiosity turns into friendship, and everyone learns that being different isn’t so different after all?

Themes

Friendship Coming of Age FamilySchoolMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This early reader story explores themes of prejudice, acceptance, and friendship through the eyes of first graders encountering a new classmate from a Hungarian-American background. Written in rhyme, it gently tackles the challenges of fitting in and the value of understanding others. Suitable for ages 5-8, it encourages empathy and social awareness without heavy content.