What reading level is The Gum on the Drum?

The Gum on the Drum by Barbara Gregorich is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Gum on the Drum appropriate for?

The Gum on the Drum is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is The Gum on the Drum?

The Gum on the Drum is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does The Gum on the Drum have any content warnings?

The Gum on the Drum 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.

How many pages is The Gum on the Drum?

The Gum on the Drum by Barbara Gregorich is 36 pages.

The Gum on the Drum

Barbara Gregorich

The Gum on the Drum

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Barbara Gregorich

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

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Sticky gum squishes between the drum’s shiny surface, making a funny mess! A bear with big paws tries to find just the right spot for his gum, but everything gets a little messy. Can he fix the sticky trouble before the music starts?

Themes

Family HumorMusicProblem Solving

Quick Assessment

This charming early reader features a bear who encounters a sticky situation while trying to find a place for his gum on his drum. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story combines simple text with playful humor to engage young readers learning to read independently. The book contains light, age-appropriate themes of problem-solving and consequences without any concerning content.