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So That's How I Was Born!

by Robert Brooks

Little Simon 1993

Great fit for 3rd grade

Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9

Themes include body awareness

3rd grade English Juvenile Nonfiction
50
Pages
0.5
AR Points
13m
Read time
AR Quiz Available
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Genre

Nonfiction

Themes

  • family
  • curiosity
  • communication
  • growing up
  • body awareness
  • honesty
  • trust
  • parent-child relationships

About this book

When Joey hears a classmate talk about where babies come from, he turns to his parents for the real story. This gentle, straightforward picture book explains pregnancy and birth in age-appropriate language. It’s designed for families to read together, helping answer big questions with warmth and clarity. Ideal for younger children who are curious and ready for honest, simple explanations.

Setting: contemporary family home

Frequently Asked Questions

Is So That's How I Was Born! right for my child?

Yes — So That's How I Was Born! is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.2, 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 family, curiosity, communication.

How long does it take to read So That's How I Was Born!?

At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, So That's How I Was Born! takes around 13m to finish. The book has 1,700 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does So That's How I Was Born! have an AR quiz?

Yes — So That's How I Was Born! 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 So That's How I Was Born!?

So That's How I Was Born! has an AR reading level of 3.2, 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.