What reading level is the PM Collection Orange series?

The PM Collection Orange series by Jenny Giles is at a Grades 2–3 reading level (average Grade 2.5). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 4 books in the series.

What order should I read the PM Collection Orange books?

The PM Collection Orange series has 4 books in order: 1. RPM or Chicken Little Is (PM Tales and Plays Orange Level), 2. RPM or Little Red Hen Is (PM Tales and Plays Orange Level), 3. The three little pigs, 4. Two Little Goldfish (PM Story Books Orange Level).

What age is the PM Collection Orange series appropriate for?

The PM Collection Orange series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5.

PM Collection Orange Books in Order

4 books by Jenny Giles. Reading level: Grades 2–3. 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. PM Collection Orange (4 books by Jenny Giles) lands at reading level Grades 2–3, 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 2–3

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

PM Collection Orange Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	RPM or Chicken Little Is (PM Tales and Plays Orange Level) Jenny Giles	Level 3	Gentle
2	RPM or Little Red Hen Is (PM Tales and Plays Orange Level) Jenny Giles	Level 2	Gentle
3	The three little pigs Annette Smith	Level 2-3	Gentle
4	Two Little Goldfish (PM Story Books Orange Level) Jenny Giles	Level 2-3	Gentle

All PM Collection Orange Books

RPM or Chicken Little Is (PM Tales and Plays Orange Level)

Jenny Giles

RPM or Chicken Little Is (PM Tales and Plays Orange Level)

Jenny Giles

Level 3 Gentle

RPM or Little Red Hen Is (PM Tales and Plays Orange Level)

Jenny Giles

RPM or Little Red Hen Is (PM Tales and Plays Orange Level)

Jenny Giles

Level 2 Gentle

The three little pigs

Annette Smith

The three little pigs

Annette Smith

Level 2-3 Gentle

Two Little Goldfish (PM Story Books Orange Level)

Jenny Giles

Two Little Goldfish (PM Story Books Orange Level)

Jenny Giles

Level 2-3

Questions about the PM Collection Orange series

What reading level is the PM Collection Orange series?: The PM Collection Orange series by Jenny Giles is at a Grades 2–3 reading level (average Grade 2.5). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 4 books in the series.
What order should I read the PM Collection Orange books?: The reading-order table above lists all 4 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 PM Collection Orange series appropriate for?: The PM Collection Orange 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.