I Will Be Especially Very Careful
by Lauren Child
Penguin Books, Limited 2012
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- responsibility
- friendship
- honesty
- borrowing and lending
- consequences
- problem-solving
- self-control
About this book
Charlie’s little sister Lola promises to be “especially very careful” when she’s trusted with something special, but keeping that promise is tricky when you’re full of energy and big ideas. With playful collage art and humorous dialogue, this Charlie and Lola story explores what it means to be responsible. Emerging readers will enjoy the repetition and lively voice, while families appreciate the gentle message about looking after belongings and making things right. Perfect for shared reading with ages 4–8.
Setting: contemporary home, school, and playground in a modern city
Frequently Asked Questions
Is I Will Be Especially Very Careful right for my child?
Yes — I Will Be Especially Very Careful is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.7, 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 responsibility, friendship, honesty.
How long does it take to read I Will Be Especially Very Careful?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, I Will Be Especially Very Careful takes around 7m to finish. The book has 850 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does I Will Be Especially Very Careful have an AR quiz?
Yes — I Will Be Especially Very Careful 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 I Will Be Especially Very Careful?
I Will Be Especially Very Careful has an AR reading level of 2.7, 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.