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Seedlings (Creative Education) Books in Order

8 books by Laura K. Murray. Reading level: Grades 1.1–1.5. 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. Seedlings (Creative Education) (8 books by Laura K. Murray) lands at reading level Grades 1.1–1.5, 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.

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Books
Grades 1.1–1.5
Reading Level
1/5
Avg. Intensity
LG
Lower Grades

Content Intensity Across the Series

Consistent

Content stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.

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First book Latest book

Seedlings (Creative Education) Reading Order

# Title Reading Level Content
1 Crickets
Laura K. Murray
Level 1-2 Gentle
2 Fighter jets
Laura K. Murray
Level 1-2 Gentle
3 Garbage trucks
Quinn A. Arnold
Level 1-2 Gentle
4 Pickup Trucks
Kate Riggs
Level 1-2 Gentle
5 Spiders
Laura K. Murray
Level 1-2 Gentle
6 Tanker Trucks
Kate Riggs
Level 1-2 Gentle
7 Tanks
Laura K. Murray
Level 1-2 Gentle
8 Worms
Laura K. Murray
Level 1-2 Gentle

Questions about the Seedlings (Creative Education) series

What reading level is the Seedlings (Creative Education) series?
The Seedlings (Creative Education) series by Laura K. Murray is at a Grades 1.1–1.5 reading level (average Grade 1.4). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 8 books in the series.
What order should I read the Seedlings (Creative Education) books?
The reading-order table above lists all 8 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 Seedlings (Creative Education) series appropriate for?
The Seedlings (Creative Education) 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.