What reading level is We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past?

We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past by Jacqueline Woodson is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past appropriate for?

We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6C (Clear).

What genre is We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past?

We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past have any content warnings?

We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past 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 We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past?

We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past by Jacqueline Woodson is 32 pages.

We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past

Jacqueline Woodson

We Had a Picnic This Sunday Past

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jacqueline Woodson

Illustrated by Diane Greenseid

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

Have you ever been to a family picnic where everyone shows up with surprises? The sweet corn has fake flies, the pie is always a bit dry, and the whole family wonders where Cousin Martha is this year. What will happen when the usual picnic traditions get turned upside down?

Themes

FamilyHolidays & CelebrationsHumor Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This gentle picture book explores a family picnic filled with humor, warmth, and familiar characters. It highlights family dynamics and traditions in a relatable way for young children, ages 5 to 8. The story is appropriate for early readers and offers positive multicultural representation without any concerning content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6C — Clear

Emotional

Clear

Physical

Clear

Social

Clear

Thematic

Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

32 pages

ISBN: 9781423106814
Pages: 32
Publisher: Jump At The Sun
Published: June 1, 2007
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

PicturebooksHolidays & CelebrationsOther, NonreligiousPeople & PlacesUnited StatesAfrican-AmericanEthnicAfrican AmericanFamilyAfrican AmericansFamily LifePicnickingPicnics