Reading Levels for Children's Books
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Pre-K to K |
Babies to Beginning Readers - teaches basic concepts and uses a limited,
beginning vocabulary. Text is in a very large typeface and usually
consists of single words and phrases or can be very simple sentences or
rhymes designed to be read to the child. Always illustrated.
Usually less fewer 24 pages. |
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K+ to 2nd |
Beginning Readers to Early Readers - Almost always illustrated and
usually uses a larger type face (14-16 pt), a basic vocabulary and has
fewer than a paragraph on each page. Usually does not have
chapters and has less than 50 pages. |
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3rd to 6th |
Early Readers - Most are divided into chapters (chapter books), but not
all. Often a large type face (14 pt) but not always. Usually
has a varied but uncomplicated vocabulary, simple plot development and
non-controversial themes. Typically has lots of illustrations, but
with at least a paragraph on each text page. Typically from 30 to
180 pages or more. |
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7th to 9th |
Middle Readers - Usually has an easy-to-read type face (12 -14 pt),
titled chapters, and at least a few illustrations (often on the chapter
title pages). Uses a broad vocabulary and maturing themes often
with plot twists and surprise endings. Typically has between 150
to 250 pages, but can be more or less. |
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10th & Up |
Young Adult - Similar format as regular adult novels: regular type face
(12 pt), few or no illustrations, mature vocabulary. Often has
complex plot development and well developed characters. Can have
controversial content and themes. Typically has fewer pages than
adult books, usually 200 to 300 pages, but can be more or less. |