Bread and honey
by Frank Asch
Gareth Stevens Pub. 1992
Great fit for 1st grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- self-acceptance
- creativity and art
- friendship
- individuality
- confidence
- parent-child love
- listening to feedback
About this book
Bear leaves school with a picture he’s made of himself and heads home to show his mother. Along the way, he meets friends who offer suggestions and comments that get him thinking about how he looks and who he is. Simple, friendly text and warm illustrations make this an inviting read for young children. Kids enjoy the gentle humor and the reassuring message about being yourself.
Setting: a small town and woodland path on Bear’s walk home from school
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bread and honey right for my child?
Yes — Bread and honey is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.8, 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 self-acceptance, creativity and art, friendship.
How long does it take to read Bread and honey?
At a typical 1st grade reading pace, Bread and honey takes around 6m to finish. The book has 450 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Bread and honey have an AR quiz?
Yes — Bread and honey 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 Bread and honey?
Bread and honey has an AR reading level of 1.8, 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.