Get well, Clown-Arounds!
by Joanna Cole, Jerry Smath, Mary Pope Osborne
Gareth Stevens Pub. 1993
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- family
- illness and recovery
- kindness and care
- problem-solving
- humor
- community
- resilience
About this book
The Clown-Around family comes down with the sniffles, and their silly solutions make getting better an adventure. With gentle humor and bright illustrations, this early reader shows how rest, care, and a visit to the doctor can help when you’re sick. Perfect for young readers building confidence, it reassures kids about common illnesses while keeping the laughs coming. Fans of funny family stories and simple text will enjoy reading along.
Setting: the Clown-Around family’s home and doctor’s office in a colorful clown town
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Get well, Clown-Arounds! right for my child?
Yes — Get well, Clown-Arounds! is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.3, 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, illness and recovery, kindness and care.
How long does it take to read Get well, Clown-Arounds!?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Get well, Clown-Arounds! takes around 7m to finish. The book has 850 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Get well, Clown-Arounds! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Get well, Clown-Arounds! 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 Get well, Clown-Arounds!?
Get well, Clown-Arounds! has an AR reading level of 2.3, 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.