Don't be silly, Mrs. Millie!
by Judy Cox
Marshall Cavendish 2005
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- humor
- school life
- wordplay and puns
- listening and speaking
- teacher-student relationships
- confidence
- classroom community
About this book
In this playful picture book, a very silly teacher keeps mixing up her words, sending her class into giggles all day long. Children love spotting the mistakes and shouting out the correct words, turning reading time into a lively game of sound and sense. With rhymes, puns, and goofy mishearings, it’s perfect for kindergarten through second grade. Great as a read‑aloud, it builds vocabulary, phonemic awareness, and confidence.
Setting: an early elementary school classroom over the course of a school day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Don't be silly, Mrs. Millie! right for my child?
Yes — Don't be silly, Mrs. Millie! 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 humor, school life, wordplay and puns.
How long does it take to read Don't be silly, Mrs. Millie!?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Don't be silly, Mrs. Millie! takes around 5m to finish. The book has 620 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Don't be silly, Mrs. Millie! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Don't be silly, Mrs. Millie! 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 Don't be silly, Mrs. Millie!?
Don't be silly, Mrs. Millie! 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.