Tao, the Little Samurai Books in Order
4 books by Laurent Richard. Reading level: Grades 2.7–2.8. Middle Grades (Ages 9–12).
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. Tao, the Little Samurai (4 books by Laurent Richard) lands at reading level Grades 2.7–2.8, 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.
Content Intensity Across the Series
ConsistentContent stays at a steady intensity level throughout the series.
Tao, the Little Samurai Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clowns and dragons! Laurent Richard | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 2 | Ninjas and knock outs! Laurent Richard | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 3 | Pranks and attacks! Laurent Richard | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 4 | Wild Animals! Laurent Richard | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
All Tao, the Little Samurai Books
Clowns and dragons!
Laurent Richard
Clowns and dragons!
Laurent Richard
Ninjas and knock outs!
Laurent Richard
Ninjas and knock outs!
Laurent Richard
Pranks and attacks!
Laurent Richard
Pranks and attacks!
Laurent Richard
Wild Animals!
Laurent Richard
Wild Animals!
Laurent Richard
Questions about the Tao, the Little Samurai series
- What reading level is the Tao, the Little Samurai series?
- The Tao, the Little Samurai series by Laurent Richard is at a Grades 2.7–2.8 reading level (average Grade 2.8). Intended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the Tao, the Little Samurai 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 Tao, the Little Samurai series appropriate for?
- The Tao, the Little Samurai series is recommended for Middle Grades (Ages 9–12). 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.