A is an apple pie

William Stobbs

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A is an apple pie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by William Stobbs

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

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

This isn’t just any alphabet book — it’s a 300-year-old rhyme brought to life with animals on almost every page! Each letter leaps off the page with fun and flavor, showing you that learning your ABCs can be a tasty adventure. Discover why these classic rhymes still spark joy today.

Themes

Nursery rhymesAlphabet rhymesChildren's poetryEarly LiteracyAnimals

Quick Assessment

This charming early reader adapts a centuries-old English baker's rhyme into an engaging alphabet book featuring animals on nearly every page. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it combines nursery rhymes and alphabet learning with playful poetry. The content is gentle and well-suited for early literacy development without any concerning themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

28 pages
ISBN
0370020367
Pages
28
Publisher
Arrow
Published
1974
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Nursery RhymesAlphabet RhymesChildren's PoetryAlphabet BooksEnglish LanguageAlphabet