What reading level is the Animals are Fun! series?

The Animals are Fun! series by E. Melanie Lever is at a Grades 2.2–2.6 reading level (average Grade 2.3). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 4 books in the series.

What order should I read the Animals are Fun! books?

The Animals are Fun! series has 4 books in order: 1. Dolphins (Animals Are Fun), 2. Frogs (Animals Are Fun), 3. Kangaroos (Animals Are Fun), 4. Koalas (Animals Are Fun).

What age is the Animals are Fun! series appropriate for?

The Animals are Fun! series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5.

Animals are Fun! Books in Order

4 books by E. Melanie Lever. Reading level: Grades 2.2–2.6. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).

Series books grow with readers — but that's also the trap. Most series start at one reading level and one content intensity and drift upward over the course of the run. Animals are Fun! (4 books by E. Melanie Lever) lands at reading level Grades 2.2–2.6, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series — a kid who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

The reading-order table below lists every book with per-volume reading level and intensity badges so you can spot any escalation before it catches your reader off guard. For a deeper dive into how we score text difficulty vs. emotional weight separately — and why series readers especially benefit from that split — see our methodology page.

Books

Grades 2.2–2.6

Reading Level

1/5

Avg. Intensity

Lower Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

Animals are Fun! Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Dolphins (Animals Are Fun) E. Melanie Lever	Level 2-3	Gentle
2	Frogs (Animals Are Fun) E. Melanie Lever	Level 2-3	Gentle
3	Kangaroos (Animals Are Fun) E. Melanie Lever	Level 2-3	Gentle
4	Koalas (Animals Are Fun) E. Melanie Lever	Level 2-3	Gentle

All Animals are Fun! Books

Dolphins (Animals Are Fun)

E. Melanie Lever

Dolphins (Animals Are Fun)

E. Melanie Lever

Level 2-3

Frogs (Animals Are Fun)

E. Melanie Lever

Frogs (Animals Are Fun)

E. Melanie Lever

Level 2-3

Kangaroos (Animals Are Fun)

E. Melanie Lever

Kangaroos (Animals Are Fun)

E. Melanie Lever

Level 2-3

Koalas (Animals Are Fun)

E. Melanie Lever

Koalas (Animals Are Fun)

E. Melanie Lever

Level 2-3

Questions about the Animals are Fun! series

What reading level is the Animals are Fun! series?: The Animals are Fun! series by E. Melanie Lever is at a Grades 2.2–2.6 reading level (average Grade 2.3). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 4 books in the series.
What order should I read the Animals are Fun! books?: The reading-order table above lists all 4 books with per-volume reading level and intensity ratings. Start with book 1 and read in publication order unless the table indicates a different recommended order for newer readers.
What age is the Animals are Fun! series appropriate for?: The Animals are Fun! series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5. Check the intensity trajectory above to see whether content gets heavier across the series — if it does, sensitive readers may want to stop earlier in the run.