Skip to main content
The AR Booklist
Badger's Fancy Meal book cover

Badger's Fancy Meal

by Keiko Kasza

G. P. Putnam's Sons 2007

Great fit for 2nd grade

Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9

2nd grade English
32
Pages
0.5
AR Points
6m
Read time
AR Quiz Available
Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop.org

Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Retailer links may be affiliate links.

Learn more about Accelerated Reading →

Genre

Fantasy

Themes

  • friendship
  • hospitality
  • temptation and self-control
  • trickery and wit
  • manners
  • consequences
  • humor

About this book

Badger is tired of his usual fare and dreams of serving a truly fancy meal, complete with some unsuspecting woodland guests. He sets elaborate plans in motion, but his dinner party doesn’t go quite the way he expects. With playful twists and expressive artwork, the story delivers gentle humor and surprises. A fun read‑aloud for young listeners who enjoy animal antics and silly turnabouts.

Setting: a woodland forest

Readers also enjoyed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Badger's Fancy Meal right for my child?

Yes — Badger's Fancy Meal is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.6, 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 friendship, hospitality, temptation and self-control.

How long does it take to read Badger's Fancy Meal?

At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Badger's Fancy Meal takes around 6m to finish. The book has 700 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does Badger's Fancy Meal have an AR quiz?

Yes — Badger's Fancy Meal 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 Badger's Fancy Meal?

Badger's Fancy Meal has an AR reading level of 2.6, 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.