This Little... Books in Order
4 books by Joan Holub. Reading level: Grades 2.7–4.6. 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. This Little... (4 books by Joan Holub) lands at reading level Grades 2.7–4.6, 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.
This Little... Reading Order
| # | Title | Reading Level | Content |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | This Little Explorer Joan Holub | Level 3-4 | Gentle |
| 2 | This Little President: A Presidential Primer Unknown | Level 2-3 | Gentle |
| 3 | This little scientist Joan Holub | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
| 4 | This little trailblazer Joan Holub | Level 4-5 | Gentle |
All This Little... Books
This Little Explorer
Joan Holub
This Little Explorer
Joan Holub
This Little President: A Presidential Primer
Unknown
This Little President: A Presidential Primer
Unknown
This little scientist
Joan Holub
This little scientist
Joan Holub
This little trailblazer
Joan Holub
This little trailblazer
Joan Holub
Questions about the This Little... series
- What reading level is the This Little... series?
- The This Little... series by Joan Holub is at a Grades 2.7–4.6 reading level (average Grade 3.7). Intended for Lower Grades (Ages 5–8). There are 4 books in the series.
- What order should I read the This Little... 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 This Little... series appropriate for?
- The This Little... 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.