Sun Above and Blooms Below
A Springtime of Opposites
by Felicia Sanzari Chernesky
Albert Whitman & Company 2015
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- opposites and concepts
- springtime
- farm life
- observation and discovery
- nature and seasons
- field trips
- new beginnings
- vocabulary building
About this book
Climb aboard a springtime field trip to a bustling farm where new chicks hatch and the world wakes up. As children explore barns and fields, they discover everyday opposites—warm and cool, big and small, quiet and loud—woven into a gentle, rhythmic text. Bright, inviting art and a clear concept focus make this a friendly read-aloud for preschoolers and early elementary students. Perfect for building vocabulary, observing seasonal changes, and sparking curiosity about farm life.
Setting: a contemporary farm in spring
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sun Above and Blooms Below right for my child?
Yes — Sun Above and Blooms Below is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.5, 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 opposites and concepts, springtime, farm life.
How long does it take to read Sun Above and Blooms Below?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Sun Above and Blooms Below takes around 4m to finish. The book has 430 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Sun Above and Blooms Below have an AR quiz?
Yes — Sun Above and Blooms Below 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 Sun Above and Blooms Below?
Sun Above and Blooms Below has an AR reading level of 2.5, 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.