A Goodnight Kiss

Jillian Harker

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A Goodnight Kiss

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jillian Harker

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if the dark was full of scary monsters just waiting to jump out? Oakey, a little rabbit, thinks so, and the shadows seem extra big at bedtime. But when Mom shares a special secret, everything might just change — will Oakey find the courage to say goodnight to fear?

Themes

FamilyFear & AnxietyEarly ChildhoodBedtime Routine

Quick Assessment

This gentle story follows Oakey, a young rabbit who is afraid of the dark and imagines monsters lurking there. Through a loving interaction with his mother, Oakey learns to face his fears in a comforting way. Suitable for early readers ages 5 to 8, it addresses common childhood anxieties with warmth and reassurance.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781405401449
Pages
32
Publisher
Parragon Publishing
Published
September 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fear of the DarkMother and ChildBedtime