Little Backyard Animals Books in Order
7 books by Heather Kissock. Reading level: Grades 2.4–3. 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. Little Backyard Animals (7 books by Heather Kissock) lands at reading level Grades 2.4–3, 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.
Little Backyard Animals Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bald Eagles Heather Kissock | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 2 | Cougars Heather Kissock | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 3 | Coyotes (Little Backyard Animals) Willis, John | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 4 | Hummingbirds Heather Kissock | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 5 | Raccoons Heather Kissock | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 6 | Skunks Samantha Nugent | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 7 | Squirrels Professor John Willis | Level 3 | Gentle |
All Little Backyard Animals Books
Bald Eagles
Heather Kissock
Bald Eagles
Heather Kissock
Cougars
Heather Kissock
Cougars
Heather Kissock
Coyotes (Little Backyard Animals)
Willis, John
Coyotes (Little Backyard Animals)
Willis, John
Hummingbirds
Heather Kissock
Hummingbirds
Heather Kissock
Raccoons
Heather Kissock
Raccoons
Heather Kissock
Skunks
Samantha Nugent
Skunks
Samantha Nugent
Squirrels
Professor John Willis
Squirrels
Professor John Willis
Questions about the Little Backyard Animals series
- What reading level is the Little Backyard Animals series?
- The Little Backyard Animals series by Heather Kissock is at a Grades 2.4–3 reading level (average Grade 2.7). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 7 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Little Backyard Animals books?
- The reading-order table above lists all 7 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 Little Backyard Animals series appropriate for?
- The Little Backyard Animals 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.