It's Graduation Day!
Scholastic 2004
Great fit for 1st grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- celebration
- school life
- growing up
- confidence
- family and community
- transitions
- pride
About this book
It’s Graduation Day! follows a class of young students as they celebrate finishing the school year with caps, songs, and big smiles. Told in simple, cheerful text perfect for new readers, it captures the pride and excitement of moving on to the next grade. Families and teachers cheer them on, making it a joyful read-aloud for end-of-year celebrations. Kids enjoy the upbeat rhythm and relatable school moments that make this milestone feel special.
Setting: an elementary school on graduation day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is It's Graduation Day! right for my child?
Yes — It's Graduation Day! is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.4, which is typical for 1st 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 celebration, school life, growing up.
How long does it take to read It's Graduation Day!?
At a typical 1st grade reading pace, It's Graduation Day! takes around 4m to finish. The book has 300 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does It's Graduation Day! have an AR quiz?
Yes — It's Graduation Day! 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 It's Graduation Day!?
It's Graduation Day! has an AR reading level of 1.4, which places it at a 1st 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.