Little Badger Books in Order
3 books by Eve Bunting. Reading level: Grades 2.9–3.3. 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 Badger (3 books by Eve Bunting) lands at reading level Grades 2.9–3.3, 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 Badger Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Can You Do This, Old Badger? Eve Bunting | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 2 | Little Badger, terror of the seven seas Eve Bunting | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 3 | Little Badger's just-about birthday Eve Bunting | Level 3 | Gentle |
All Little Badger Books
Can You Do This, Old Badger?
Eve Bunting
Can You Do This, Old Badger?
Eve Bunting
Little Badger, terror of the seven seas
Eve Bunting
Little Badger, terror of the seven seas
Eve Bunting
Little Badger's just-about birthday
Eve Bunting
Little Badger's just-about birthday
Eve Bunting
Enjoy This Series in Other Languages
1 edition available in other languages.
Questions about the Little Badger series
- What reading level is the Little Badger series?
- The Little Badger series by Eve Bunting is at a Grades 2.9–3.3 reading level (average Grade 3). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Little Badger 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 Little Badger series appropriate for?
- The Little Badger 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.