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Another Sommer-Time Story Proud Rooster and Little Hen with CD Read-Along (Another Sommer-Time Story Series)

Carl Sommer

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Another Sommer-Time Story Proud Rooster and Little Hen with CD Read-Along (Another Sommer-Time Story Series)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carl Sommer

Illustrated by Greg Budwine

Reading Level 1-2 6LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what happens when someone never listens to advice? Proud Rooster thinks he knows best, but soon he finds himself in tricky situations that teach him big lessons. Will he learn to be humble and listen before it's too late?

Quick Assessment

This early reader story follows Proud Rooster, who learns valuable lessons about humility, obedience, and self-discipline after facing consequences for ignoring advice. Designed for ages 5-8, it gently explores social values appropriate for young children, making it a supportive tool for teaching respect and responsibility.

Why we rated Another Sommer-Time Story Proud Rooster and Little Hen with CD Read-Along (Another Sommer-Time Story Series) 6LE

Another Sommer-Time Story Proud Rooster and Little Hen with CD Read-Along (Another Sommer-Time Story Series) is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Another Sommer-Time Story Proud Rooster and Little Hen with CD Read-Along (Another Sommer-Time Story Series) works for readers up to grade 3.5.

We rate Another Sommer-Time Story Proud Rooster and Little Hen with CD Read-Along (Another Sommer-Time Story Series) as 6LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Another Sommer-Time Story Proud Rooster and Little Hen with CD Read-Along (Another Sommer-Time Story Series) explores friendship, family, social justice, and humor — 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 friendship, family, social justice.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

6LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
ISBN
9781575375106
Pages
48
Publisher
Advance Pub
Published
April 1, 2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

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