A Day With Dad/Audio Cassette/Keepsake (Dove Kids)
Mary Sheldon
A Day With Dad/Audio Cassette/Keepsake (Dove Kids)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Sheldon
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
What if a day at the county fair turned into an unforgettable adventure with Dad, filled with laughter, surprises, and special guests? Imagine meeting Betty White, a champion for animals, while exploring rides and treats. But what will happen when the fun meets a cause close to their hearts?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction audio program follows siblings Lizzy, Eric, and their dog Petunia as they spend a lively day at the county fair with Eric's dad. Featuring an appearance by animal rights advocate Betty White, the story combines family bonding, fun fair activities, and a gentle introduction to animal welfare. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers positive messages about empathy and responsible care for animals without intense conflict.
Why we rated A Day With Dad/Audio Cassette/Keepsake (Dove Kids) 9C
A Day With Dad/Audio Cassette/Keepsake (Dove Kids) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Day With Dad/Audio Cassette/Keepsake (Dove Kids) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate A Day With Dad/Audio Cassette/Keepsake (Dove Kids) 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 Day With Dad/Audio Cassette/Keepsake (Dove Kids) explores family, adventure, animals, and empathy — 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 family, adventure, animals.
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
2/10A 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
- ISBN
- 9781558006782
- Publisher
- Audio Literature
- Published
- May 1993
- Type
- Fiction