Our Teacher's Having a Baby
by Eve Bunting
Tandem Library 1992
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- school community
- change and transition
- empathy
- family
- patience
- support and understanding
- feelings and questions
- celebration
About this book
When a beloved elementary teacher announces she’s having a baby, her class is full of questions, excitement, and a little worry about the changes ahead. Together they learn about patience, kindness, and supporting someone they care about. The story gently models how a classroom community prepares for a substitute and celebrates new beginnings. It’s a warm, reassuring read for young children experiencing similar changes at school or at home.
Setting: an elementary school classroom in contemporary times
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Our Teacher's Having a Baby right for my child?
Yes — Our Teacher's Having a Baby is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.9, 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 school community, change and transition, empathy.
How long does it take to read Our Teacher's Having a Baby?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Our Teacher's Having a Baby takes around 8m to finish. The book has 950 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Our Teacher's Having a Baby have an AR quiz?
Yes — Our Teacher's Having a Baby 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 Our Teacher's Having a Baby?
Our Teacher's Having a Baby has an AR reading level of 2.9, 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.