What reading level is the I'm Going to Read! Level 1 series?

The I'm Going to Read! Level 1 series by Jean Little is at a Grades 1.2–1.4 reading level (average Grade 1.3). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 4 books in the series.

What age is the I'm Going to Read! Level 1 series appropriate for?

The I'm Going to Read! Level 1 series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5.

I'm Going to Read! Level 1 Books in Order

Q: What order should I read the I'm Going to Read! Level 1 books?

The I'm Going to Read! Level 1 series has 4 books in order: 1. Grow little turnip, grow big, 2. I'm Going to Read (Level 1): Clown Games (I'm Going to Read Series), 3. I'm Going to Read (Level 1): The Prince's Tooth Is Loose! (I'm Going to Read Series), 4. Little monster.

4 books by Jean Little. Reading level: Grades 1.2–1.4. 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'm Going to Read! Level 1 (4 books by Jean Little) lands at reading level Grades 1.2–1.4, 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 1.2–1.4

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

I'm Going to Read! Level 1 Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Grow little turnip, grow big Jean Little	Level 1-2	Gentle
2	I'm Going to Read (Level 1): Clown Games (I'm Going to Read Series) Larry Stevens	Level 1-2	Gentle
3	I'm Going to Read (Level 1): The Prince's Tooth Is Loose! (I'm Going to Read Series) R. W. Alley	Level 1-2	Gentle
4	Little monster Pascale Constantin	Level 1-2	Gentle

All I'm Going to Read! Level 1 Books

Grow little turnip, grow big

Jean Little

Grow little turnip, grow big

Jean Little

Level 1-2 Gentle

I'm Going to Read (Level 1): Clown Games (I'm Going to Read Series)

Larry Stevens

I'm Going to Read (Level 1): Clown Games (I'm Going to Read Series)

Larry Stevens

Level 1-2

I'm Going to Read (Level 1): The Prince's Tooth Is Loose! (I'm Going to Read Series)

R. W. Alley

I'm Going to Read (Level 1): The Prince's Tooth Is Loose! (I'm Going to Read Series)

R. W. Alley

Level 1-2 Gentle

Little monster

Pascale Constantin

Little monster

Pascale Constantin

Level 1-2 Gentle

Questions about the I'm Going to Read! Level 1 series

What reading level is the I'm Going to Read! Level 1 series?: The I'm Going to Read! Level 1 series by Jean Little is at a Grades 1.2–1.4 reading level (average Grade 1.3). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 4 books in the series.
What order should I read the I'm Going to Read! Level 1 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 I'm Going to Read! Level 1 series appropriate for?: The I'm Going to Read! Level 1 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.