What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile?
by Judy Sierra
Gulliver Books 2004
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- routines and time
- flexibility and adaptation
- problem-solving
- humor and mischief
- perseverance
- friendship
About this book
Mr. Crocodile plans his day by the hour, determined to finally catch a bunch of mischievous monkeys. As the clock ticks, his carefully scheduled plans go comically awry in lively, rhyming text. Young readers enjoy the playful rhythm, bright illustrations, and the fun of spotting times on the clock throughout the story. It’s a cheerful read-aloud that supports early time-telling and daily routines for preschool and early elementary kids.
Setting: a sunny tropical island over the course of one day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile? right for my child?
Yes — What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile? is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.2, 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 routines and time, flexibility and adaptation, problem-solving.
How long does it take to read What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile??
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile? takes around 4m to finish. The book has 500 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile? have an AR quiz?
Yes — What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile? 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 What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile??
What Time Is It, Mr. Crocodile? has an AR reading level of 2.2, 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.