What grade level is Officer Buckle and Gloria?

Officer Buckle and Gloria is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades K–3. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.

How long does it take to read Officer Buckle and Gloria?

It takes about 45 minutes to read Officer Buckle and Gloria (40 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 45 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.

What curricula assign Officer Buckle and Gloria?

Officer Buckle and Gloria appears on reading lists for Caldecott Medal. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.

Is Officer Buckle and Gloria banned in schools?

Officer Buckle and Gloria does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Officer Buckle and Gloria

Name: Officer Buckle and Gloria
Availability: InStock
Author: Peggy Rathmann
ISBN: 9780698152250

by Peggy Rathmann

Assigned across 1 curriculum list

Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann is assigned in US schools at grades k–3. It appears across 1 curriculum reference, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Officer Buckle and Gloria is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range: Grades K–3
Pages: 40
Reading time: about 45 minutes (est.)
First published: 1995
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13: 9780698152250

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About this book

"Besides the beguiling story, the affable illustrations of the smiling Gloria, the accidental mayhem in the background, and the myriad safety tips -- such as 'always pull the toothpick out of your sandwhich' and 'never lick a stop sign in the winter' -- add to the enjoyment. A glorious picture book." -- The Horn Book"Rathmann is a quick rising star in the world of chidren's books. In this book, she again shows her flair for creating real characters, dramatic situations and for knowing what will make young audiences giggle and think." -- Children's Book Review Magazine"Rathman brings a lighter-than-air comic touch to this outstanding, solid-as-a-brick picture book." -- Publisher's Weekly"A five-star performance." -- School Library Journal

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Why widely assigned

This Juvenile Fiction title, typically at grades k–3. Written in the 1990s; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

Caldecott Medal

Common questions

What grade level is Officer Buckle and Gloria?: Officer Buckle and Gloria is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades K–3. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read Officer Buckle and Gloria?: It takes about 45 minutes to read Officer Buckle and Gloria (40 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 45 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Officer Buckle and Gloria?: Officer Buckle and Gloria appears on reading lists for Caldecott Medal. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Officer Buckle and Gloria banned in schools?: Officer Buckle and Gloria does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Why this book is on this list

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure: Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band: Grades K–3 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment: Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence: Not yet documented in a state-level framework on this site.
Removal / banning records: No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags: Tagged for: award-winner.