Baseball Is ...
Louise Borden
Baseball Is ...
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
with audio recording
by Louise Borden
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
What if a simple ball and bat could tell the story of a nation's favorite game? Imagine stepping up to the plate and feeling the thrill of baseball's greatest moments all around you. But can you guess what makes this game truly special for everyone who loves it?
Quick Assessment
This picture book offers a charming introduction to baseball, celebrating both its history and the joy it brings to fans of all ages. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it combines fun facts with vivid illustrations to engage young sports enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The content is wholesome and perfect for children beginning to explore the world of sports.
Why we rated Baseball Is ... 7C
Baseball Is ... is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Baseball Is ... works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Baseball Is ... 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, Baseball Is ... explores sports, friendship, family, and historical — 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 sports, friendship, family.
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
2/10A 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
- 9781481421874
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction