What reading level is There Was a Zookeeper?

There Was a Zookeeper by Jodie Campbell is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is There Was a Zookeeper appropriate for?

There Was a Zookeeper is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is There Was a Zookeeper?

There Was a Zookeeper is fiction.

Does There Was a Zookeeper have any content warnings?

There Was a Zookeeper has a HootRating of 7LE (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 There Was a Zookeeper?

There Was a Zookeeper by Jodie Campbell is 36 pages.

There Was a Zookeeper

Jodie Campbell

There Was a Zookeeper

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Story about Decisions and Forgiveness

by Jodie Campbell

Reading Level 2 7LE 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

Harper Lou Kangaroo watches as the hungry elephant munches apples meant for the alligator—then chaos erupts across the zoo! Honey disappears, messes grow, and everyone’s upset. But when Harper starts to cry, something surprising begins to change everything...

Themes

FriendshipDecision-MakingForgivenessAnimals

Quick Assessment

This early reader story explores the impact of choices through a fun zoo setting, showing how one decision can affect many others. It teaches young children about decision-making, forgiveness, and friendship with colorful illustrations and relatable animal characters. Suitable for ages 5-8, it encourages empathy and understanding in a gentle, age-appropriate way.