I Like to Read Books in Order
3 books by Emily Arnold McCully. Reading level: Grades 0.7–0.9. 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. I Like to Read (3 books by Emily Arnold McCully) lands at reading level Grades 0.7–0.9, 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
I Like to Read Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3, 2, 1, go! Emily Arnold McCully | Level K-1 | Gentle |
| 2 | Bad Dog David McPhail | Level K-1 | Gentle |
| 3 | Little ducks go Emily Arnold McCully | Level K-1 | Gentle |
All I Like to Read Books
Questions about the I Like to Read series
- What reading level is the I Like to Read series?
- The I Like to Read series by Emily Arnold McCully is at a Grades 0.7–0.9 reading level (average Grade 0.8). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the I Like to Read books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 3 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 I Like to Read series appropriate for?
- The I Like to Read 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.