What reading level is Up a tree?

Up a tree by Ed Young is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Up a tree appropriate for?

Up a tree is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6C (Clear).

What genre is Up a tree?

Up a tree is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Up a tree have any content warnings?

Up a tree has a HootRating of 6C (Clear). 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 Up a tree?

Up a tree by Ed Young is 30 pages.

Up a tree

Ed Young

Up a tree

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ed Young

Reading Level 1-2 6C 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

The cat scrambles up the tall tree, claws digging into the bark as the sun begins to set. He’s stuck now, looking down at the ground that seems so far away. Will supper arrive before he finds a way down?

Themes

CatsStories without wordsAdventure

Quick Assessment

This wordless picture book follows a cat who climbs up a tree and hesitates to come down, offering early readers a visual story that encourages observation and imagination. Suitable for children ages 5 to 8, the simple narrative supports emergent literacy skills without any text, making it accessible for early readers. The story features mild tension around the cat being stuck but resolves peacefully without distressing content.