My Mom's Wedding
by Eve Bunting
Sleeping Bear Press 2006
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- family change
- blended families
- love
- celebration
- acceptance
- mother–daughter bond
- feelings and empathy
About this book
Told from a young girl's point of view, this warm picture book follows the busy excitement leading up to her mom’s wedding day. She helps with special preparations, feels a swirl of emotions, and wonders what life will be like with a new stepdad. Eve Bunting’s gentle, reassuring voice captures both the celebration and the adjustments that come with a blended family. Perfect for children attending a wedding or navigating family change.
Setting: contemporary suburban town over the course of a wedding day
Frequently Asked Questions
Is My Mom's Wedding right for my child?
Yes — My Mom's Wedding is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.8, 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 change, blended families, love.
How long does it take to read My Mom's Wedding?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, My Mom's Wedding takes around 7m to finish. The book has 850 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does My Mom's Wedding have an AR quiz?
Yes — My Mom's Wedding 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 My Mom's Wedding?
My Mom's Wedding has an AR reading level of 2.8, 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.