What reading level is the My Little Pony series?

My Little Pony books are at a grades 3–5 reading level (average grade level 4.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 6 books in the series.

What order should I read the My Little Pony books?

Series numbers aren't available for most My Little Pony books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: My Little Pony: Welcome to Equestria! (2013); Pinkie Pie and the rockin' Ponypalooza party! (2013); My Little Pony: Applejack and the Honest-To-Goodness Switcheroo (2014); My Little Pony: Rainbow Dash and the Daring Do Double Dare (2014); Fluttershy and the Fine Furry Friends Fair (2015); and 1 more.

What age is the My Little Pony series appropriate for?

HootRated recommends My Little Pony for ages 5–8. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

My Little Pony Books in Order

My Little Pony is a 6-book series by G. M. Berrow for ages 5–8, at a grades 3–5 reading level, with gentle to mild content (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5).

Books: 6; By publication date
Reading level: Grades 3–5; Average grade level 4.6
Recommended ages: Ages 5–8; From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity: Gentle to mild; HootRated 1–2 out of 5 · avg 1.3

My Little Pony Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most My Little Pony books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

#	Title	Reading Level	Ages	Content
1	My Little Pony Welcome to Equestria! 2013 · Olivia London	Level 4-5	5-8	Gentle
2	Pinkie Pie and the rockin' Ponypalooza party! 2013	Level 4-5	5-8	Gentle
3	My Little Pony Applejack and the Honest-To-Goodness Switcheroo 2014	Level 5-6	5-8	Mild
4	My Little Pony Rainbow Dash and the Daring Do Double Dare 2014 · G.M. Berrow	Level 5	5-8	Gentle
5	Fluttershy and the Fine Furry Friends Fair 2015	Level 4-5	5-8	Gentle
6	My Little Pony Happy Haunting 2016 · Louise Alexander	Level 3-4	5-8	Mild

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

First book Latest book

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 Little Pony (6 books by G. M. Berrow) lands at a grades 3–5 reading level, with average content intensity 1.3/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.

Louise Alexander

Level 3-4 Mild

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Questions about the My Little Pony series

What reading level is the My Little Pony series?: My Little Pony books are at a grades 3–5 reading level (average grade level 4.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 6 books in the series.
What order should I read the My Little Pony books?: Series numbers aren't available for most My Little Pony books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: My Little Pony: Welcome to Equestria! (2013); Pinkie Pie and the rockin' Ponypalooza party! (2013); My Little Pony: Applejack and the Honest-To-Goodness Switcheroo (2014); My Little Pony: Rainbow Dash and the Daring Do Double Dare (2014); Fluttershy and the Fine Furry Friends Fair (2015); and 1 more.
What age is the My Little Pony series appropriate for?: HootRated recommends My Little Pony for ages 5–8. Content is gentle to mild (HootRated intensity 1–2 out of 5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.