A Tale Worth Telling (I'm a Great Little Kid)
Linda Sky Grossman
A Tale Worth Telling (I'm a Great Little Kid)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Linda Sky Grossman
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever felt scared to tell someone about a problem? David faces a tough moment when his soccer coach says mean things and grabs his arm hard. Who can David trust to help him feel safe again?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader fiction book addresses the sensitive issue of verbal and physical abuse by a trusted adult and the challenges a child faces in seeking help. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently explores themes of safety, trust, and speaking up, offering a starting point for discussions about personal boundaries and adult support. Parents should note the depiction of emotional distress and mild physical aggression.
Why we rated A Tale Worth Telling (I'm a Great Little Kid) 7ME
A Tale Worth Telling (I'm a Great Little Kid) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Tale Worth Telling (I'm a Great Little Kid) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate A Tale Worth Telling (I'm a Great Little Kid) as 7ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Verbal Abuse, Mild Physical Aggression.
Thematically, A Tale Worth Telling (I'm a Great Little Kid) explores social issues - values, coming of age, family, and friendship — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about social issues - values, coming of age, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781896764603
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- I'm a Great Little Kid
- Published
- May 16, 2002
- Type
- Fiction