What reading level is the Rookie Reader series?

The Rookie Reader series by David F. Marx is at a Grades 0.2–2.3 reading level (average Grade 1.2). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 16 books in the series.

What order should I read the Rookie Reader books?

The Rookie Reader series has 16 books in order: 1. Baby in the house, 2. Brave Mary, 3. Cat in the bag, 4. City birds, 5. Harry's hats, and 11 more.

What age is the Rookie Reader series appropriate for?

The Rookie Reader series is recommended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). The average content intensity is 1/5.

Rookie Reader Books in Order

16 books by David F. Marx. Reading level: Grades 0.2–2.3. Lower Grades (Ages 5–8).

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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Rookie Reader Reading Order

#	Title	Reading Level	Content
1	Baby in the house David F. Marx	Level 1-2	Gentle
2	Brave Mary Larry Dane Brimner	Level K-1	Gentle
3	Cat in the bag Sara Swan Miller	Level K-1	Gentle
4	City birds MacLeod, Heather	Level 2-3	Gentle
5	Harry's hats Ann Tompert	Level 1-2	Gentle
6	Hello, doctor David F. Marx	Level K-1	Gentle
7	If I were an ant Amy Moses	Level 2	Gentle
8	Just a little different Bonnie Dobkin	Level 1-2	Gentle
9	Lightning Liz Larry Dane Brimner	Level 1-2	Gentle
10	Our raspberry jam David F. Marx	Level 2	Gentle
11	Pickles in my soup Mary Pearson	Level 2-3	Gentle
12	Sand (Rookie Readers) Pamela Miller	Level K-1	Gentle
13	Turn it off! David F. Marx	Level K-1	Gentle
14	Wait, skates! Mildred D. Johnson	Level K-1	Gentle
15	Where is Max? Mary Pearson	Level K-1	Gentle
16	Who is coming? Patricia McKissack	Level K-1	Gentle