She'll be comin' 'round the mountain / by Philemon Sturges ; illustrated by Ashley Wolff
Little, Brown 2004
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- family and community
- anticipation
- music and rhythm
- celebration
- humor
- tradition
- togetherness
About this book
This upbeat picture-book version of the classic folk song invites kids to sing along as everyone gets ready for a special visitor coming ’round the mountain. Playful, rhythmic verses build with funny details, while lively illustrations add little surprises on every page. It’s perfect for read-alouds, movement, and call-and-response fun with young readers. Great for preschool and early elementary kids who enjoy music, repetition, and joining in.
Setting: contemporary American countryside and small town
Frequently Asked Questions
Is She'll be comin' 'round the mountain / by Philemon Sturges ; illustrated by Ashley Wolff right for my child?
Yes — She'll be comin' 'round the mountain / by Philemon Sturges ; illustrated by Ashley Wolff is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 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 family and community, anticipation, music and rhythm.
How long does it take to read She'll be comin' 'round the mountain / by Philemon Sturges ; illustrated by Ashley Wolff?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, She'll be comin' 'round the mountain / by Philemon Sturges ; illustrated by Ashley Wolff takes around 3m to finish. The book has 400 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does She'll be comin' 'round the mountain / by Philemon Sturges ; illustrated by Ashley Wolff have an AR quiz?
Yes — She'll be comin' 'round the mountain / by Philemon Sturges ; illustrated by Ashley Wolff 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 She'll be comin' 'round the mountain / by Philemon Sturges ; illustrated by Ashley Wolff?
She'll be comin' 'round the mountain / by Philemon Sturges ; illustrated by Ashley Wolff has an AR reading level of 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.