A Child's Own Book of Verse, Book Two (Yesterday's Classics)
Ada M. Skinner
A Child's Own Book of Verse, Book Two (Yesterday's Classics)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ada M. Skinner
Illustrated by Maud Petersham
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
This book holds some of the most famous poems ever written for kids, all in one place! You'll meet magical rhymes and stories from poets like Lewis Carroll and William Blake who knew how to make words dance. These poems have enchanted readers for generations—and they might just enchant you too.
Themes
Quick Assessment
A Child's Own Book of Verse, Book Two is a carefully curated collection of classic poetry designed for children ages 9 to 12. Featuring works from renowned poets such as Alfred Tennyson, Robert Louis Stevenson, and William Shakespeare, this volume offers a rich introduction to poetic language and storytelling. The book is appropriate for middle-grade readers, with timeless themes and vocabulary that encourage literary appreciation without any content concerns.
Why we rated A Child's Own Book of Verse, Book Two (Yesterday's Classics) 9C
A Child's Own Book of Verse, Book Two (Yesterday's Classics) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 156 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Child's Own Book of Verse, Book Two (Yesterday's Classics) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate A Child's Own Book of Verse, Book Two (Yesterday's Classics) as 9C ("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 Own Book of Verse, Book Two (Yesterday's Classics) explores poetry, juvenile nonfiction, classic literature, and storytelling — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about poetry, juvenile nonfiction, classic literature.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9781599150529
- Pages
- 156
- Publisher
- Yesterdays Classics
- Published
- August 2, 2006
- Type
- Fiction