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PM Collection Blue Books in Order

PM Collection Blue is a 2-book series by Annette Smith for ages 5–8, at a grade 1 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).

Books
2
By publication date
Reading level
Grade 1
Average grade level 1.4
Recommended ages
Ages 5–8
From HootRated age ratings
Content intensity
Gentle
HootRated 1/5

PM Collection Blue Reading Order

Series numbers aren't available for most PM Collection Blue books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).

# Title Reading Level Ages Content
1 The House in the Tree (New PM Story Books)
1995 · Beverley Randell
Level 1-2 5-8 Gentle
2 RPM Bl Little Bulldozer Helpis (PM Story Books Blue Level)
1997
Level 1-2 5-8 Gentle

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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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. PM Collection Blue (2 books by Annette Smith) lands at a grade 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 PM Collection Blue Books

The House in the Tree (New PM Story Books)

Beverley Randell

Cover of The House in the Tree (New PM Story Books)

The House in the Tree (New PM Story Books)

Beverley Randell

Level 1-2

RPM Bl Little Bulldozer Helpis (PM Story Books Blue Level)

Annette Smith

Cover of RPM Bl Little Bulldozer Helpis (PM Story Books Blue Level)

RPM Bl Little Bulldozer Helpis (PM Story Books Blue Level)

Annette Smith

Level 1-2

Similar reading level, content intensity and themes.

Questions about the PM Collection Blue series

What reading level is the PM Collection Blue series?
PM Collection Blue books are at a grade 1 reading level (average grade level 1.4), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 2 books in the series.
What order should I read the PM Collection Blue books?
Series numbers aren't available for most PM Collection Blue books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: The House in the Tree (New PM Story Books) (1995); RPM Bl Little Bulldozer Helpis (PM Story Books Blue Level) (1997).
What age is the PM Collection Blue series appropriate for?
HootRated recommends PM Collection Blue 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.