Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt?
by Derick Wilder
Chronicle Books 2022
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- curiosity
- humor
- parent-child bonding
- imagination
- wordplay and rhyme
- observation of everyday life
- bodies and biology
- city adventure
About this book
On a silly stroll through the city, a curious kid peppers Dad with the all-important question: does everything have a butt? From bulldozers to scarecrows to crayons, each page serves up a playful, rhyming answer that begs to be read aloud. The humor is cheeky but sweet, making it perfect for giggles while building vocabulary and observation skills. Great for early readers and storytime fans who love goofy questions and clever wordplay.
Setting: a contemporary city during a father-and-child walk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt? right for my child?
Yes — Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt? is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.1, 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 curiosity, humor, parent-child bonding.
How long does it take to read Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt??
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt? takes around 7m to finish. The book has 800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt? have an AR quiz?
Yes — Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt? 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 Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt??
Does a Bulldozer Have a Butt? has an AR reading level of 2.1, 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.