Bobbie's Big Move
Lanna Monday
Bobbie's Big Move
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Finding Hope in a Friend and Turning Fear Into Adventure
by Lanna Monday
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 if moving to a new home could be an exciting adventure instead of something to fear? Imagine a kind dog named Dottie who teaches a shy kitten named Bobbie how to use faith and imagination to turn worries into wonderful possibilities. But can Bobbie find the courage to embrace his big move and discover all the magic waiting for him?
Quick Assessment
This beautifully illustrated children's book introduces young readers to themes of positivity, courage, and self-belief through the story of Bobbie, a kitten scared of moving to a new home. Inspired by the principles of 'Think and Grow Rich,' it aims to foster a growth mindset and emotional resilience in children ages 5-8. Parents can expect a gentle, uplifting story that encourages kids to face change with confidence and imagination.
Why we rated Bobbie's Big Move 7LE
Bobbie's Big Move is written at a Level 2 reading level across 42 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Bobbie's Big Move works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Bobbie's Big Move as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Bobbie's Big Move explores friendship, family, coming of age, humor, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, family, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781640956704
- Pages
- 42
- Publisher
- Sound Wisdom
- Published
- 2025
- Type
- Fiction