What reading level is When dinosaurs came with everything?

When dinosaurs came with everything by Elise Broach is at a Level 3 reading level (Lexile 520L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is When dinosaurs came with everything appropriate for?

When dinosaurs came with everything is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is When dinosaurs came with everything?

When dinosaurs came with everything is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does When dinosaurs came with everything have any content warnings?

When dinosaurs came with everything 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 When dinosaurs came with everything?

When dinosaurs came with everything by Elise Broach is 40 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated July 16, 2026

When dinosaurs came with everything

Elise Broach

When dinosaurs came with everything

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elise Broach

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

A Junior Library Guild selection

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

What if every store gave away a real dinosaur with every purchase? Imagine the surprise when a little boy discovers this amazing offer while out shopping with his mom. But how do you keep a dinosaur at home without causing a big mess?

Themes

DinosaursHumor Family

Quick Assessment

This charming picture book by Elise Broach and David Small follows a young boy who unexpectedly receives a dinosaur as a free gift during errands with his mother. It's a humorous, imaginative story suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, exploring themes of family bonding and playful fantasy. The book contains light humor and no content concerns, making it appropriate for young children.

Why we rated When dinosaurs came with everything 8C

When dinosaurs came with everything is written at a Level 3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 520L across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, When dinosaurs came with everything works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate When dinosaurs came with everything 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, When dinosaurs came with everything explores dinosaurs, humor, and family — 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.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about dinosaurs, humor, family.
✓ Readers (and parents) who care about award-recognized writing — When dinosaurs came with everything carries an award.