A very touching book-- for little people and for big people--
Jan Hindman
A very touching book-- for little people and for big people--
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jan Hindman
The text is written at a 3rd 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
This story shows how brave kids can be when they learn about keeping themselves safe. It teaches important secrets about touch that everyone should know, making you feel strong and smart. Knowing these things can change how you see the world—and protect you in ways you never expected.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This sensitive children's book addresses the difficult topic of child sexual abuse and prevention in an age-appropriate way for early readers aged 5-8. It gently introduces psychological aspects of touch and personal boundaries, aiming to empower children with knowledge and safety skills. Parents should be aware that the content is serious but handled with care to support conversations about safety.
Why we rated A very touching book-- for little people and for big people-- 8ME
A very touching book-- for little people and for big people-- is written at a Level 3 reading level across 52 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A very touching book-- for little people and for big people-- works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate A very touching book-- for little people and for big people-- as 8ME ("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, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Child Sexual Abuse, Personal Safety.
Thematically, A very touching book-- for little people and for big people-- explores child sexual abuse prevention, psychological safety, family, and coming of age — 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 child sexual abuse prevention, psychological safety, 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
8ME — 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
- 0961103418
- Pages
- 52
- Publisher
- J. Hindman
- Published
- 1985
- Type
- Fiction