What reading level is Whatever am I going to do now??

Whatever am I going to do now? by Alan Trussell-Cullen is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Whatever am I going to do now? appropriate for?

Whatever am I going to do now? is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is Whatever am I going to do now??

Whatever am I going to do now? is fiction — Education. Part of the Little Celebrations series.

Does Whatever am I going to do now? have any content warnings?

Whatever am I going to do now? has a HootRating of 8C (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 Whatever am I going to do now??

Whatever am I going to do now? by Alan Trussell-Cullen is 24 pages (approximately 737 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Whatever am I going to do now?

Alan Trussell-Cullen

Whatever am I going to do now?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alan Trussell-Cullen

Little Celebrations

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 3rd 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

As bedtime approaches, a young boy lets his imagination run wild, creating magical jungle adventures in his mind. His dreamy stories take him on exciting journeys without ever leaving his room. Perfect for sparking creativity and wonder before sleep.

Themes

ImaginationAdventureAfrican American Representation

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Whatever am I going to do now? 8C

Whatever am I going to do now? is written at a Level 3 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 737 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Whatever am I going to do now? works for readers up to grade 5.0.

Read aloud, Whatever am I going to do now? takes about 5 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Whatever am I going to do now? as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, Whatever am I going to do now? explores imagination, adventure, and african american representation — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about imagination, adventure, african american representation.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 64 more books in the Little Celebrations series.