All Day Saturday
And Other Poems
Macmillan Children's Books 1994
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- childhood
- imagination
- family and home
- school life
- nature and seasons
- folklore and myth
- seaside and village life
- humor and wordplay
About this book
This lively collection gathers Charles Causley’s warm, musical poems about everyday moments, seaside days, school corridors, and bits of folklore. With playful rhyme and rhythm, the poems invite children to listen, laugh, and look more closely at the world around them. It’s an inviting read-aloud for families and classrooms, and a great pick for independent readers who enjoy short, satisfying pieces. Ideal for ages 7–12 who love wordplay and vivid, memorable images.
Setting: Varied everyday and folkloric scenes, often drawing on coastal Cornwall and contemporary British life
Frequently Asked Questions
Is All Day Saturday right for my child?
Yes — All Day Saturday is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.7, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include childhood, imagination, family and home.
How long does it take to read All Day Saturday?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, All Day Saturday takes around 47m to finish. The book has 7,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does All Day Saturday have an AR quiz?
Yes — All Day Saturday has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is All Day Saturday?
All Day Saturday has an AR reading level of 4.7, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.