Maybelle goes to tea
by Katie Speck
Henry Holt and Co. 2008
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- curiosity
- mischief and consequences
- friendship
- manners and etiquette
- problem-solving
- being yourself
About this book
Maybelle is a curious cockroach who lives under the Peabodys’ fridge and tries to follow three important rules—especially when there’s food involved. When a fancy tea party is planned upstairs, the sweet treats are too tempting to resist, and Maybelle’s good intentions lead to comical chaos. Short chapters, lively illustrations, and lots of humor make this a fun pick for new chapter-book readers. Kids love Maybelle’s mischievous adventures and the silly take on manners and mistakes.
Setting: the Peabodys’ tidy home during a fancy tea, present day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Maybelle goes to tea right for my child?
Yes — Maybelle goes to tea is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.1, which is typical for 3rd 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 curiosity, mischief and consequences, friendship.
How long does it take to read Maybelle goes to tea?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Maybelle goes to tea takes around 22m to finish. The book has 3,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Maybelle goes to tea have an AR quiz?
Yes — Maybelle goes to tea 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 Maybelle goes to tea?
Maybelle goes to tea has an AR reading level of 3.1, which places it at a 3rd 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.