At the Farm
Dwight Kuhn
At the Farm
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dwight Kuhn
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 what animals live on a farm and what makes them special? Imagine walking through fields where sheep, roosters, mice, goats, pigs, horses, and ducklings all have their own stories to tell. What secrets do these farm friends hold?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to common farm animals through simple text and clear photographs. Suitable for ages 5-8, it provides an accessible exploration of animal characteristics without complex language or mature themes. The book is ideal for children beginning to read and interested in nature and agriculture.
Why we rated At the Farm 7C
At the Farm is written at a Level 2 reading level across 16 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, At the Farm works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate At the 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 Farm explores animals - farm animals, juvenile nonfiction, education, and 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 animals - farm animals, juvenile nonfiction, education.
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
- 9781574712209
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Creative Teaching Press
- Published
- March 1997
- Type
- Fiction