What reading level is The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb?

The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb by Shirley Climo is at a Level 2-3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb appropriate for?

The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb?

The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb have any content warnings?

The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb 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 Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb?

The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb by Shirley Climo is 38 pages (approximately 1,513 words).

The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb

Shirley Climo

The Little Red Ant and the Great Big Crumb

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Mexican Fable

by Shirley Climo

Illustrated by Francisco X. Mora

Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

A tiny red ant discovers a huge crumb in a cornfield but worries it’s too heavy to carry alone. She sets out on a journey to find a friend who can help her bring the crumb home. Along the way, teamwork and determination show how even the smallest creatures can achieve big things together.