Arthur's Christmas cookies
HarperCollins Publishers 1986
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- family
- holiday traditions
- perseverance
- problem-solving
- creativity
- sibling relationships
- humor
- baking and cooking
About this book
Arthur the chimp decides to bake Christmas cookies as a special surprise, but a simple mix-up turns his project into a funny disaster. With help from his family and a lot of creative thinking, he finds a festive way to save the day. Early readers will enjoy the gentle humor, warm holiday spirit, and relatable problem-solving. Perfect for kids who like cozy, family-centered stories with a seasonal twist.
Setting: a cozy home and neighborhood at Christmastime
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arthur's Christmas cookies right for my child?
Yes — Arthur's Christmas cookies is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.5, which is typical for 2nd 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 family, holiday traditions, perseverance.
How long does it take to read Arthur's Christmas cookies?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Arthur's Christmas cookies takes around 10m to finish. The book has 1,200 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Arthur's Christmas cookies have an AR quiz?
Yes — Arthur's Christmas cookies 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 Arthur's Christmas cookies?
Arthur's Christmas cookies has an AR reading level of 2.5, which places it at a 2nd 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.