A man named Noah
Karen N. Sanders
A man named Noah
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
the story of the great flood and God's promise, Genesis 6:9-9:17 for children
by Karen N. Sanders
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 if you had to build the biggest boat ever to save all the animals from a giant flood? Imagine gathering pairs of every creature, from tiny ants to tall giraffes, and setting sail on an adventure that could change the world. But can Noah keep everyone safe when the storm clouds grow dark and the waves rise high?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This rhyming picture book retells the biblical story of Noah and the great flood in a simple and engaging way suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8. It introduces children to themes of obedience, faith, and caring for animals through colorful illustrations and accessible language. The story is gentle and appropriate for young children, with no content concerns.
Why we rated A man named Noah 7C
A man named Noah is written at a Level 2 reading level across 16 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A man named Noah works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate A man named Noah 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 man named Noah explores biblical story, animals, faith, adventure, and rhyming text — 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 biblical story, animals, faith.
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
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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780758612618
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Concordia Pub. House
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction