Soap! Soap! Don't Forget the Soap!
by Tom Birdseye
Rebound by Sagebrush 1993
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- responsibility
- memory
- cause and effect
- humor
- perseverance
- problem-solving
- community
About this book
This lively Appalachian folktale follows a boy sent to town to buy a bar of soap—with one simple instruction he keeps trying to remember. Along the way, a string of funny mishaps and tongue-twisting encounters scramble his message. Lively language, rhythmic refrains, and playful illustrations make it a favorite read-aloud. Perfect for young readers who enjoy silly stories and cumulative tales.
Setting: a rural Appalachian community in earlier times
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soap! Soap! Don't Forget the Soap! right for my child?
Yes — Soap! Soap! Don't Forget the Soap! 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 responsibility, memory, cause and effect.
How long does it take to read Soap! Soap! Don't Forget the Soap!?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Soap! Soap! Don't Forget the Soap! takes around 10m to finish. The book has 1,200 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Soap! Soap! Don't Forget the Soap! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Soap! Soap! Don't Forget the Soap! 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 Soap! Soap! Don't Forget the Soap!?
Soap! Soap! Don't Forget the Soap! 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.