Awesome Book
Eric DeSio
Awesome Book
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eric DeSio
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
Awesome Possum races through the forest, bursting with excitement about all the incredible things around him. Just when he’s about to share his biggest, most awesome discovery yet, something unexpected happens—what could it be?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Awesome Book by Eric DeSio is a lively early reader designed for children ages 5-8. Through rhythmic and engaging language, it introduces young readers to positive social-emotional themes and encourages curiosity and compassion. The book is suitable for early readers and supports emotional learning in a fun, accessible way.
Why we rated Awesome Book 7LE
Awesome Book is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Awesome Book works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Awesome Book as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Awesome Book explores friendship, family, 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, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781952637292
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Be You Books
- Published
- 2020
- Type
- Fiction