Littles; First Readers (Scholastic) Books in Order
3 books by John Peterson. Reading level: Grades 2.3–2.8. 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. Littles; First Readers (Scholastic) (3 books by John Peterson) lands at reading level Grades 2.3–2.8, with average content intensity 1.3/5. 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.
Littles; First Readers (Scholastic) Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Littles First Readers (Littles) John Peterson | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 2 | The Littles go on a hike Teddy Slater | Level 2-3 | Mild |
| 3 | The Littles Have a Happy Valentine's Day John Peterson | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
All Littles; First Readers (Scholastic) Books
Littles First Readers (Littles)
John Peterson
Littles First Readers (Littles)
John Peterson
The Littles go on a hike
Teddy Slater
The Littles go on a hike
Teddy Slater
The Littles Have a Happy Valentine's Day
John Peterson
The Littles Have a Happy Valentine's Day
John Peterson
Questions about the Littles; First Readers (Scholastic) series
- What reading level is the Littles; First Readers (Scholastic) series?
- The Littles; First Readers (Scholastic) series by John Peterson is at a Grades 2.3–2.8 reading level (average Grade 2.6). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 3 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Littles; First Readers (Scholastic) 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 Littles; First Readers (Scholastic) series appropriate for?
- The Littles; First Readers (Scholastic) series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1.3/5. 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.