Barking Ballad

Julie Paschkis

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Barking Ballad

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Bark-Along Meow-Along Book

by Julie Paschkis

Reading Level 2 Unrated Ages 5-8

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

With a woof and meow and a bow-wow-wow, kids can bark along to this lively, luminously illustrated interactive picture book about a dog and the cat who befriends him. A cheerful dog and kindly kitty became friends true and rare. Bark along to join the ditty of this unlikely pair. When the dog gets hurt and the cat helps him recover, the two become fast friends. And soon, the town is filled with the ballad of a hundred barks—and one small meow.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781534492615
Pages
32
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2021
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsDogsStories in VerseConceptsSounds