We just moved!
by Stephen Krensky
Tandem Library 1998
Great fit for 1st grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- moving to a new home
- change and adjustment
- friendship
- family support
- resilience
- new school
- feelings and empathy
About this book
When a young family moves to a new house, everything feels unfamiliar—new streets, new neighbors, and a new school. With simple, reassuring text, the story follows a child as they unpack, explore, and slowly find their place. Early readers will relate to the worries of leaving old friends and the excitement of making new ones. It’s a gentle, confidence-building read for kids facing change.
Setting: a contemporary suburban neighborhood and elementary school
Frequently Asked Questions
Is We just moved! right for my child?
Yes — We just moved! is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.9, which is typical for 1st 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 moving to a new home, change and adjustment, friendship.
How long does it take to read We just moved!?
At a typical 1st grade reading pace, We just moved! takes around 8m to finish. The book has 600 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does We just moved! have an AR quiz?
Yes — We just moved! 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 We just moved!?
We just moved! has an AR reading level of 1.9, which places it at a 1st 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.