A child's book of values
Lesley Wright
A child's book of values
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lesley Wright
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
What makes someone truly kind or brave? Imagine discovering qualities like patience, forgiveness, and honesty through stories about kids just like you. Which value will you explore first?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces young readers to fundamental Christian values such as patience, kindness, and responsibility through relatable anecdotes and colorful illustrations. Designed for children ages 5-8, it gently encourages practicing these virtues in everyday life without heavy religious jargon, making it suitable for early readers beginning to understand moral concepts.
Why we rated A child's book of values 7C
A child's book of values is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A child's book of values works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate A child's book of values 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 child's book of values explores christian life, virtues, conduct of life, family, and friendship — 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 christian life, virtues, conduct of life.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0789465183
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction