Bots (Little Simon) Books in Order
Bots (Little Simon) is a 6-book series by Russ Bolts for ages 5–8, at a grades 2–3 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).
- Books
- 6
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle to mild
- HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.2
Bots (Little Simon) Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most Bots (Little Simon) books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20,000 Robots under the Sea 2019 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Dragon Bots 2019 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | Tale of Two Classrooms 2019 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | The Good, the Bad, and the Cowbots 2019 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Mild |
| 5 | The Most Annoying Robots in the Universe 2019 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 6 | Secret Space Station 2020 | Level 2-3 | 5-8 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
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. Bots (Little Simon) (6 books by Russ Bolts) lands at a grades 2–3 reading level, with average content intensity 1.2/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings 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.
All Bots (Little Simon) Books
20,000 Robots under the Sea
Russ Bolts
20,000 Robots under the Sea
Russ Bolts
Dragon Bots
Russ Bolts
Dragon Bots
Russ Bolts
Tale of Two Classrooms
Russ Bolts
Tale of Two Classrooms
Russ Bolts
The Good, the Bad, and the Cowbots
Russ Bolts
The Good, the Bad, and the Cowbots
Russ Bolts
The Most Annoying Robots in the Universe
Russ Bolts
The Most Annoying Robots in the Universe
Russ Bolts
Secret Space Station
Russ Bolts
Secret Space Station
Russ Bolts
Series Like Bots (Little Simon): What to Read Next
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- Gingerbread Man by Laura Murray 6 books · Grades 2–3 · gentle content
- Littles; First Readers (Scholastic) by John Peterson 3 books · Grades 2–3 · gentle to mild content
- Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold 3 books · Grades 1–3 · gentle content
- First Cat in Space by Mac Barnett 3 books · Grades 2–3 · gentle to mild content
Questions about the Bots (Little Simon) series
- What reading level is the Bots (Little Simon) series?
- Bots (Little Simon) books are at a grades 2–3 reading level (average grade level 2.7), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 6 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Bots (Little Simon) books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most Bots (Little Simon) books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: 20,000 Robots under the Sea (2019); Dragon Bots (2019); Tale of Two Classrooms (2019); The Good, the Bad, and the Cowbots (2019); The Most Annoying Robots in the Universe (2019); and 1 more.
- What age is the Bots (Little Simon) series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends Bots (Little Simon) for ages 5–8. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.