Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born Board Book (Joanna Colter Books)
Tandem Library 1996
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- adoption
- family love
- belonging
- identity
- memory and storytelling
- gratitude
- family traditions
About this book
In this warm, funny picture book, a young girl asks her parents to retell her favorite story—the night she was born and they became a family through adoption. With playful details and loving reassurance, the story celebrates how families are made and memories are cherished. It’s a gentle, joyful read-aloud for preschool and early elementary children, perfect for bedtime or family story time. Kids enjoy the humor, the cozy family moments, and the chance to hear their own origin stories reflected with love.
Setting: a contemporary family home, hospital, and airport
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born Board Book (Joanna Colter Books) right for my child?
Yes — Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born Board Book (Joanna Colter Books) is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.4, 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 adoption, family love, belonging.
How long does it take to read Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born Board Book (Joanna Colter Books)?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born Board Book (Joanna Colter Books) takes around 6m to finish. The book has 750 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born Board Book (Joanna Colter Books) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born Board Book (Joanna Colter Books) 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 Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born Board Book (Joanna Colter Books)?
Tell Me Again About the Night I Was Born Board Book (Joanna Colter Books) has an AR reading level of 3.4, 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.