The Daddies Boat
by Lucia Monfried
Dutton Juvenile 1990
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- family love
- separation and reunion
- anticipation
- routines
- co-parenting
- summer vacation
- boats and ferries
About this book
In this gentle picture book, a child spends the week at a seaside vacation home with Dad and eagerly awaits the weekend ferry that brings Mom for a joyful reunion. Simple, rhythmic text and cozy illustrations capture the feelings of missing someone you love and the excitement of being together again. It’s a reassuring story for young children navigating family routines or time apart. Perfect for early listeners and new readers who enjoy boats, beaches, and warm family moments.
Setting: a seaside vacation town reached by ferry, present day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Daddies Boat right for my child?
Yes — The Daddies Boat is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.4, 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 family love, separation and reunion, anticipation.
How long does it take to read The Daddies Boat?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, The Daddies Boat takes around 6m to finish. The book has 750 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The Daddies Boat have an AR quiz?
Yes — The Daddies Boat 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 The Daddies Boat?
The Daddies Boat has an AR reading level of 2.4, 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.