Touch the poem
by Arnold Adoff
Blue Sky Press 2000
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- the five senses
- imagination
- observation of everyday life
- family and home
- nature
- feelings and emotions
- wordplay
- self-expression
About this book
This playful collection of short poems invites young readers to experience the world through all five senses. With lively language and rhythm, Adoff celebrates everyday moments—raindrops, warm bread, bright colors—and shows how words can feel, sound, and even taste. It’s a great pick for reading aloud and sparking conversations about how we notice things around us. Kids enjoy its musical lines, vivid images, and the way each poem turns ordinary experiences into something magical.
Setting: everyday moments at home, school, and outdoors
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Touch the poem right for my child?
Yes — Touch the poem 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 the five senses, imagination, observation of everyday life.
How long does it take to read Touch the poem?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Touch the poem takes around 6m to finish. The book has 750 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Touch the poem have an AR quiz?
Yes — Touch the poem 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 Touch the poem?
Touch the poem 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.