Being Trustworthy
Mary Small
Being Trustworthy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Book about Trustworthiness
by Mary Small
Illustrated by Stacey Previn
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 does it really mean to be trustworthy? Imagine someone counting on you to keep a secret or to help when they need it most. How do you show you’re someone they can always believe in?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book introduces young readers to the concept of trustworthiness, explaining what it means to be reliable and honest in everyday situations. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it offers simple examples to help early readers understand the importance of being trustworthy. The content is gentle and appropriate for its age group, focusing on social skills and manners.
Why we rated Being Trustworthy 7C
Being Trustworthy is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Being Trustworthy works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Being Trustworthy 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, Being Trustworthy explores manners & etiquette, friendship, and social skills — 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 manners & etiquette, friendship, social skills.
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
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
- 9781404817890
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Capstone Classroom
- Published
- July 2006
- Type
- Fiction