A, My Name Is Andrew
Mary McManus Burke
A, My Name Is Andrew
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary McManus Burke
The text is written at a 1st 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
I have a secret: every letter of the alphabet hides a special friend with a story to tell. From Andrew in Augusta to Kayla in Kansas City, their days are full of fun and surprises. But that's only the beginning of this alphabet adventure!
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children to twenty-six characters, each representing a letter of the alphabet through playful alliteration and engaging prose. Suitable for ages 5-8, it encourages letter recognition and geographic awareness in a fun, accessible way without any challenging themes or content.
Why we rated A, My Name Is Andrew 6C
A, My Name Is Andrew is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 40 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A, My Name Is Andrew works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate A, My Name Is Andrew as 6C ("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, My Name Is Andrew explores friendship, family, humor, adventure, and science & nature — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, family, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780980146899
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- All About Kids Publishing
- Published
- 2009-07
- Type
- Fiction