What reading level is When I grow up?

When I grow up by Candri Hodges is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is When I grow up appropriate for?

When I grow up is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 6LS (Light — Social).

What genre is When I grow up?

When I grow up is fiction — Deaf.

Does When I grow up have any content warnings?

When I grow up has a HootRating of 6LS (Light — Social). 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 I grow up?

When I grow up by Candri Hodges is 32 pages.

When I grow up

Candri Hodges

When I grow up

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Candri Hodges

Reading Level 1-2 6LS 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

Here’s a secret: Jimmy can’t hear like most kids, but he has a whole world of signs to talk and dream about. At Career Day, he meets amazing adults who use sign language in all kinds of cool jobs. And that’s only the beginning of what Jimmy will discover!

Themes

Disability RepresentationSign LanguageOccupationsFamily

Quick Assessment

This early reader book features Jimmy, a deaf child, exploring various careers through a Career Day event showcasing deaf adults. It introduces sign language with helpful diagrams, making it accessible for young readers and promoting understanding of deafness and disability. Suitable for ages 5-8, it provides positive representation without distressing content.