My Readers: Level 1 Books in Order
My Readers: Level 1 is a 4-book series by Alexandra Day for ages 5–8, at a grades K–1 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 4
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
My Readers: Level 1 Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most My Readers: Level 1 books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carl and the puppies 2011 | Level K-1 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Carl and the sick puppy 2012 | Level K-1 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | Carl and the Baby Duck | Level 1 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | Carl and the kitten | Level K-1 | 5-8 | Gentle |
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
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 Readers: Level 1 (4 books by Alexandra Day) lands at a grades K–1 reading level, with average content intensity 1/5. Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.
The reading-order table above lists every book with per-volume reading level, age and intensity ratings 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.
All My Readers: Level 1 Books
Carl and the puppies
Alexandra Day
Carl and the puppies
Alexandra Day
Carl and the sick puppy
Alexandra Day
Carl and the sick puppy
Alexandra Day
Carl and the Baby Duck
Carl and the Baby Duck
Carl and the kitten
Carl and the kitten
Series Like My Readers: Level 1: What to Read Next
Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.
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- Dominie Phonics Readers by Dominie Elementary 10 books · Grades K–2 · gentle content
- I Like to Read by Emily Arnold McCully 3 books · Grades K–1 · gentle content
- Little Blue Truck by Alice Schertle 9 books · Grades 1–2 · gentle content
- Hat Trilogy by Jon Klassen 3 books · Grades 1–2 · gentle content
Questions about the My Readers: Level 1 series
- What reading level is the My Readers: Level 1 series?
- My Readers: Level 1 books are at a grades K–1 reading level (average grade level 0.9), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the My Readers: Level 1 books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most My Readers: Level 1 books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Carl and the puppies (2011); Carl and the sick puppy (2012); Carl and the Baby Duck; Carl and the kitten.
- What age is the My Readers: Level 1 series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends My Readers: Level 1 for ages 5–8. Content is gentle (HootRated intensity 1/5). Intensity stays consistent across the series, so a reader who can handle the first book can generally handle the rest.