And the Winner Is...
by Jenny Miglis
Tandem Library 2012
Great fit for 1st grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- sportsmanship
- teamwork
- perseverance
- fair play
- feelings/empathy
About this book
A friendly contest has everyone excited to do their best—and to learn what it really means to be a good sport. With simple sentences and bright, TV-style illustrations, this early reader is perfect for kids just starting to read on their own. Young readers will see how friends handle winning and losing with kindness, teamwork, and encouragement. It’s a cheerful story that builds confidence while modeling fair play.
Setting: a neighborhood park during a friendly competition
Frequently Asked Questions
Is And the Winner Is... right for my child?
Yes — And the Winner Is... is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.5, which is typical for 1st grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include friendship, sportsmanship, teamwork.
How long does it take to read And the Winner Is...?
At a typical 1st grade reading pace, And the Winner Is... takes around 4m to finish. The book has 350 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does And the Winner Is... have an AR quiz?
Yes — And the Winner Is... has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. 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 And the Winner Is...?
And the Winner Is... has an AR reading level of 1.5, which places it at a 1st grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — 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.