What reading level is the My 1st Classic Story series?

The My 1st Classic Story series by Eric Blair is at a Grades 1.9–2.6 reading level (average Grade 2.2). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 6 books in the series.

What order should I read the My 1st Classic Story books?

The My 1st Classic Story series has 6 books in order: 1. Belling the cat, 2. Chicken Little, 3. How the camel got its hump, 4. The brave little tailor, 5. The frog prince, and 1 more.

What age is the My 1st Classic Story series appropriate for?

The My 1st Classic Story series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5.

My 1st Classic Story Books in Order

6 books by Eric Blair. Reading level: Grades 1.9–2.6. 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. My 1st Classic Story (6 books by Eric Blair) lands at reading level Grades 1.9–2.6, 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 1.9–2.6

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

My 1st Classic Story Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Belling the cat Eric Blair	Level 1-2	Gentle
2	Chicken Little Christianne C. Jones	Level 2	Gentle
3	How the camel got its hump Christianne C. Jones	Level 2	Gentle
4	The brave little tailor Eric Blair	Level 2-3	Gentle
5	The frog prince Eric Blair	Level 2-3	Gentle
6	The little red hen Christianne C. Jones	Level 2-3	Gentle

Level 2-3 Gentle

Questions about the My 1st Classic Story series

What reading level is the My 1st Classic Story series?: The My 1st Classic Story series by Eric Blair is at a Grades 1.9–2.6 reading level (average Grade 2.2). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 6 books in the series.
What order should I read the My 1st Classic Story books?: The reading-order table above lists all 6 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 My 1st Classic Story series appropriate for?: The My 1st Classic Story 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.