I Wish I was Sick, Too!
1978
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- sibling rivalry
- jealousy
- empathy
- family life
- attention and care
- feelings and emotions
About this book
Elizabeth can’t help feeling jealous when her brother is fussed over while he’s sick in bed. She imagines the treats and attention she’d get if she were the patient. This warm, gently humorous picture book explores sibling rivalry and the wish for special attention. Simple text and expressive illustrations make it a great read-aloud for young children and early readers.
Setting: a contemporary family home
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is I Wish I was Sick, Too! right for my child?
Yes — I Wish I was Sick, Too! is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.2, 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 sibling rivalry, jealousy, empathy.
How long does it take to read I Wish I was Sick, Too!?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, I Wish I was Sick, Too! takes around 7m to finish. The book has 800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does I Wish I was Sick, Too! have an AR quiz?
Yes — I Wish I was Sick, Too! 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 Wish I was Sick, Too!?
I Wish I was Sick, Too! has an AR reading level of 2.2, 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.