Being Kind During a Pandemic
Brienna Rossiter
Being Kind During a Pandemic
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brienna Rossiter
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The soft rustle of a mask brushing against your face, the gentle tap of hands staying apart—what does kindness sound like when the world feels different? Imagine how small actions, like smiling with your eyes or waving from a distance, can brighten someone's day even when we can't be close. Feeling connected and caring is more important than ever.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book gently introduces children ages 5-8 to the concept of kindness during a pandemic, highlighting practical behaviors like mask-wearing and social distancing. Illustrated with vibrant photos and simple text, it reflects diverse experiences to foster empathy and empowerment. The content is appropriate for young readers and presents health-related topics in an accessible, positive way.
Why we rated Being Kind During a Pandemic 7LE
Being Kind During a Pandemic is written at a Level 2 reading level across 27 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Being Kind During a Pandemic works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Being Kind During a Pandemic as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Being Kind During a Pandemic weaves together values and diseases.
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 values, diseases.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9781644937884
- Pages
- 27
- Publisher
- North Star Editions, Inc.
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Fiction