Are We Still Friends?
Ruth Horowitz
Are We Still Friends?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ruth Horowitz
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Friendship isn’t always as sweet as honey—sometimes it stings! When Abel gets a bee sting and Beatrice laughs, can their perfect friendship survive the hurt feelings? Discover why saying sorry can be the most important adventure of all.
Quick Assessment
This early reader story explores themes of friendship, misunderstandings, and reconciliation through the charming relationship between Beatrice, a beekeeper, and Abel, an apple grower. Suitable for ages 5-8, it gently introduces children to emotional intelligence and the importance of teamwork and apology. The story is light-hearted with no content concerns, making it ideal for young readers learning about social skills.
Why we rated Are We Still Friends? 7LE
Are We Still Friends? is written at a Level 2 reading level across 42 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Are We Still Friends? works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Are We Still Friends? as 7LE ("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, Are We Still Friends? explores friendship, family, and science & nature — 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, science & nature.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545646000
- Pages
- 42
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction