What reading level is Being a Good Friend?

Being a Good Friend by Mari C. Schuh is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Being a Good Friend appropriate for?

Being a Good Friend is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Being a Good Friend?

Being a Good Friend is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Being a Good Friend have any content warnings?

Being a Good Friend has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Being a Good Friend?

Being a Good Friend by Mari C. Schuh is 33 pages.

Being a Good Friend

Mari C. Schuh

Being a Good Friend

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mari C. Schuh

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Sam hears a friend cry out for help during recess and drops everything to listen. Kindness feels tricky when everyone wants something different. What will Sam do next?

Themes

FriendshipEmotionsMeditation

Quick Assessment

This early reader introduces young children to the values and skills needed to build and maintain friendships, such as listening, kindness, and reliability. The story gently explores emotional awareness and social cooperation appropriate for ages 5-8. Parents can expect positive messages about empathy and the effort friendship requires without complex language or mature themes.