Mail Myself to You
GoodYear Books 1993
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- imagination
- letters and mail
- humor
- music and rhythm
- family love
- connection across distance
About this book
Based on Woody Guthrie’s classic folk song, this sing-along picture book follows a cheerful child who imagines bundling up with stamps and string to mail themselves to someone they love. The bouncy, repeating lyrics make it a fun read-aloud that invites kids to join in. Young readers enjoy the silly details and the warm idea of staying connected across distance. Great for preschool to early elementary storytimes and music units.
Setting: a contemporary home and post office world imagined through a playful mail journey
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mail Myself to You right for my child?
Yes — Mail Myself to You is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.3, 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 friendship, imagination, letters and mail.
How long does it take to read Mail Myself to You?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Mail Myself to You takes around 2m to finish. The book has 250 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Mail Myself to You have an AR quiz?
Yes — Mail Myself to You 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 Mail Myself to You?
Mail Myself to You has an AR reading level of 2.3, 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.