Big Crash-Board Bk
Hazel Scrimshire
Big Crash-Board Bk
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
(Board Books)
by Hazel Scrimshire
The text is written at a kindergarten 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
Here's a secret: when the mighty walls of Jericho tumbled down, something incredible happened! Imagine how God's promise kept His people safe in a way you won't forget—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book retells the biblical story of the fall of Jericho, emphasizing God's faithfulness and protection. Designed for ages 5-8 with simple text and an engaging shape that reflects the story, it introduces young children to key biblical themes in an accessible way. Parents should know it contains religious content from Joshua 6:1-20 and is suitable for early readers exploring faith-based stories.
Why we rated Big Crash-Board Bk 5C
Big Crash-Board Bk is written at a Level K-1 reading level across 10 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 1.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Big Crash-Board Bk works for readers up to grade 2.5.
We rate Big Crash-Board Bk as 5C ("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 Crash-Board Bk explores bible stories, religion - biblical stories, and family — 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 bible stories, religion - biblical stories, family.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
5C — 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
- 9781857920857
- Pages
- 10
- Publisher
- Christian Focus
- Published
- October 1994
- Type
- Nonfiction