André Plants a Tree
Mikaela Wilson
André Plants a Tree
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Children's Earth Day Book about Taking Care of Our Planet (Picture Books for Kids, Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, Elementary)
by Mikaela Wilson
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
Have you ever wondered how one person can help save the Earth? André discovers simple but powerful ways to care for our planet, from recycling to keeping things clean. But what special surprise does he have in store that could change everything?
Themes
Quick Assessment
André Plants a Tree introduces young readers to environmental stewardship through the story of André, who embraces eco-friendly habits on Earth Day. Appropriate for ages 5-8, this early reader gently encourages awareness of recycling, reusing, and protecting nature, highlighting family values without any concerning content.
Why we rated André Plants a Tree 7C
André Plants a Tree is written at a Level 2 reading level across 36 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, André Plants a Tree works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate André Plants a Tree 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, André Plants a Tree explores family, environmental awareness, and children's fiction — 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 family, environmental awareness, children's fiction.
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
- 9781954980044
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- André and Noelle
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction