PowerKids Press; Kid's Guide to Origami Books in Order
PowerKids Press; Kid's Guide to Origami is a 9-book series by Michael G. LaFosse for ages 5–8, at a grades 4–5 reading level, with gentle content (HootRated intensity 1/5).
- Books
- 9
- By publication date
- Content intensity
- Gentle
- HootRated 1/5
PowerKids Press; Kid's Guide to Origami Reading Order
Series numbers aren't available for most PowerKids Press; Kid's Guide to Origami books, so they're listed by publication date (oldest first).
| # | Title | Reading Level | Ages | Content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Making Basic Origami Shapes Step by Step 2002 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 2 | Making Origami Christmas Decorations Step by Step 2002 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 3 | Making Origami Vehicles Step by Step 2002 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 4 | Making Origami Birds Step by Step 2004 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 5 | Making Origami Cards Step by Step 2004 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 6 | Making Origami Masks Step by Step 2004 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 7 | Making Origami Paper Airplanes Step by Step 2004 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 8 | Making Origami Puzzles Step by Step 2004 | Level 4-5 | 5-8 | Gentle |
| 9 | Making Origami Science Experiments Step by Step 2004 | Level 4-5 | 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. PowerKids Press; Kid's Guide to Origami (9 books by Michael G. LaFosse) lands at a grades 4–5 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 PowerKids Press; Kid's Guide to Origami Books
Making Basic Origami Shapes Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Basic Origami Shapes Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Christmas Decorations Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Christmas Decorations Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Vehicles Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Vehicles Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Birds Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Birds Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Cards Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Cards Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Masks Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Masks Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Paper Airplanes Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Paper Airplanes Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Puzzles Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Puzzles Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Science Experiments Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
Making Origami Science Experiments Step by Step
Michael G. LaFosse
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Questions about the PowerKids Press; Kid's Guide to Origami series
- What reading level is the PowerKids Press; Kid's Guide to Origami series?
- PowerKids Press; Kid's Guide to Origami books are at a grades 4–5 reading level (average grade level 4.6), and HootRated recommends the series for ages 5–8. There are 9 books in the series.
- What order should I read the PowerKids Press; Kid's Guide to Origami books?
- Series numbers aren't available for most PowerKids Press; Kid's Guide to Origami books, so HootRated lists them by publication date: Making Basic Origami Shapes Step by Step (2002); Making Origami Christmas Decorations Step by Step (2002); Making Origami Vehicles Step by Step (2002); Making Origami Birds Step by Step (2004); Making Origami Cards Step by Step (2004); and 4 more.
- What age is the PowerKids Press; Kid's Guide to Origami series appropriate for?
- HootRated recommends PowerKids Press; Kid's Guide to Origami 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.