Apple pie
Anne Wellington
Apple pie
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Anne Wellington
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
Mr. Bingle stretches as high as he can, reaching for the biggest apple on his tree. Suddenly, the apple wobbles and starts to fall—will he catch it before it hits the ground?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This simple, engaging story follows Mr. Bingle as he tries to pick a large apple from his tree with the help of his friends' advice. Perfect for early readers aged 5 to 8, it encourages problem-solving and introduces themes related to nature and fruits. The language and scenarios are gentle and suitable for young children.
Why we rated Apple pie 6C
Apple pie is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 28 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Apple pie works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate Apple pie 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, Apple pie explores friendship, problem-solving, nature, and apples — 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, problem-solving, nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
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
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
- 0130387452
- Pages
- 28
- Publisher
- Prentice Hall
- Published
- 1978
- Type
- Fiction