At the Dairy Farm
George Pendergast
At the Dairy Farm
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by George Pendergast
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
Hear the gentle mooing and feel the soft, warm fur of cows as they roam the green fields. Imagine the fresh smell of hay and the cool touch of milk straight from the barn. Discover the secret life of dairy cows and the milk that helps make your favorite foods!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces children ages 5-8 to the daily life of cows on a dairy farm, explaining how milk is produced and its role in our food. The book features full-color photographs and simple text to engage young readers while educating them about agriculture and animal care. Suitable for early elementary readers, it offers a gentle look at farming without any distressing content.
Why we rated At the Dairy Farm 7C
At the Dairy Farm is written at a Level 2 reading level across 26 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, At the Dairy Farm works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate At the Dairy Farm 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, At the Dairy Farm explores science & nature, educational, animals, and family — 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 science & nature, educational, animals.
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.
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
- 9781482455199
- Pages
- 26
- Publisher
- Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction