A Little book of friendship
Penny Dann
A Little book of friendship
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Penny Dann
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 a true friend? Imagine a book filled with wise and wonderful words about friendship that can brighten your day and warm your heart. Can these special sayings help you discover the magic of being a good friend?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming collection of friendship quotations is perfect for early readers aged 5 to 8, offering gentle insights into kindness and companionship. The reinforced, library-bound format ensures durability for young children, and the simple language supports emerging literacy skills. Ideal for sharing moments of reflection on friendship without any complex themes or content concerns.
Why we rated A Little book of friendship 7C
A Little book of friendship is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Little book of friendship works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate A Little book of friendship 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 Little book of friendship explores friendship, quotations, and kindness — 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 friendship, quotations, kindness.
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
- 9781567660951
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Child's World
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Fiction