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Big book of Bible promises

David England, Ginny Dugas

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Big book of Bible promises

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David England, Ginny Dugas

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

The pages turn as you find yourself in a quiet garden, where a child whispers a prayer about forgiveness. Suddenly, the wind stirs the leaves, carrying a promise you’ve never heard before—what could it mean for you? Just when you think you understand, a new verse calls out, waiting to be discovered.

Themes

Religious LifePrayerConduct of LifeBiblical TeachingArt and Religion

Quick Assessment

This book offers young readers a gentle introduction to key biblical promises through 28 important themes such as faith, forgiveness, and prayer. Each topic is paired with selected Bible verses and vivid reproductions of historical religious art, making it suitable for children aged 5-8 who are beginning to explore spiritual ideas. The content is presented in a comforting and age-appropriate way, supporting early spiritual development without complex religious language.

Why we rated Big book of Bible promises 8C

Big book of Bible promises is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Big book of Bible promises works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Big book of Bible promises as 8C ("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, Big book of Bible promises explores religious life, prayer, conduct of life, biblical teaching, and art and religion — 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 religious life, prayer, conduct of life.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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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
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
ISBN
1563841231
Pages
64
Publisher
Vital Issue Press
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

PromisesBiblical TeachingChildrenPrayer-books and DevotionsReligious LifeConduct of LifeArt and ReligionChristian ChildrenGodPrayers and Devotions