What reading level is The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night?

The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night by Peter Spier, Tom Chapin is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night appropriate for?

The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night?

The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night have any content warnings?

The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). 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 The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night?

The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night by Peter Spier, Tom Chapin is 44 pages.

The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night

Peter Spier, Tom Chapin

The Fox Went Out on a Chilly Night

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Old Song

by Peter Spier, Tom Chapin

Illustrated by Peter Spier

Reading Level 1-2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Crunching leaves and the cold night air fill your ears as a clever fox trots quietly through the frosty countryside. With a mission in his heart, he braves the chilly dark to find dinner for his family. Feel the crisp night and the warmth of his love as the journey unfolds.

Themes

Folk SongsAnimal AdventureFamilyNature

Quick Assessment

This beautifully illustrated book brings to life a traditional American folk song about a fox’s nighttime adventure to provide for his family. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it offers a gentle introduction to folk tales and nature, with simple text and vivid imagery. Parents should note the story involves an animal character undertaking a natural hunt, portrayed in a non-violent, age-appropriate way.