What reading level is A Blue So Blue?

A Blue So Blue by Jean-FranCois Dumont is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is A Blue So Blue appropriate for?

A Blue So Blue is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is A Blue So Blue?

A Blue So Blue is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does A Blue So Blue have any content warnings?

A Blue So Blue has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A Blue So Blue?

A Blue So Blue by Jean-FranCois Dumont is 24 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

A Blue So Blue

Jean-FranCois Dumont

A Blue So Blue

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean-FranCois Dumont

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

Prix Saint-Exupéry best illustrated children's book

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Imagine a blue so magical, it feels like you could jump right inside it! A little boy with a paintbrush travels the world, chasing this perfect blue—from bustling cities to faraway deserts—only to discover the most special color is closer than he ever dreamed. This story shows how adventure and wonder can be found right at home.

Themes

Adventure Family Friendship Science & NatureArt

Quick Assessment

This beautifully illustrated picture book follows a young boy's imaginative journey to find a unique shade of blue. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it combines vibrant artwork with a gentle message about discovery and appreciation of one’s surroundings. The story is free of distressing content, making it an excellent choice for young children.

Why we rated A Blue So Blue 7C

A Blue So Blue is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Blue So Blue works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate A Blue So Blue as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, A Blue So Blue explores adventure, family, friendship, science & nature, and art — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, family, friendship.
✓ Readers (and parents) who care about award-recognized writing — A Blue So Blue carries an award.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.