Please try to remember the first of Octember!
by Dr. Seuss
Picture Lions 1985
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- imagination
- wish fulfillment
- patience
- materialism and consumerism
- humor and wordplay
- dreams and aspirations
- perspective
- fantasy
About this book
In this playful, rhyming picture book, a boy dreams up everything he’ll get—on the very first of Octember! Dr. Seuss (writing in his zany, imaginative style) teams with illustrator Steve Kellogg to spin a wish-filled, laugh-out-loud tale. Young readers enjoy the silly promises, tongue-twisters, and over-the-top inventions that grow wilder with each page. Perfect for early elementary readers who love humor and rhyme, it gently nudges ideas about patience and wants vs. needs without spoiling the fun.
Setting: a whimsical Seussian world where anything can happen—especially on the first of Octember
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Please try to remember the first of Octember! right for my child?
Yes — Please try to remember the first of Octember! is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.3, 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 imagination, wish fulfillment, patience.
How long does it take to read Please try to remember the first of Octember!?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Please try to remember the first of Octember! takes around 9m to finish. The book has 1,200 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Please try to remember the first of Octember! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Please try to remember the first of Octember! 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 Please try to remember the first of Octember!?
Please try to remember the first of Octember! has an AR reading level of 3.3, 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.