Bringing down the moon
Jonathan Emmett
Bringing down the moon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jonathan Emmett
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.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
Did you know the moon can look like a shiny treasure just waiting to be found? Mole spots it glowing in the sky and decides he must have it for himself, but that’s only the beginning of his nighttime adventure. What will happen when the moon slips away?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader follows Mole's imaginative quest to bring down the moon after seeing its reflection. Perfectly suited for ages 5-8, it uses simple language and vivid pictures to engage young children while exploring themes of curiosity and wonder. There are no challenging content issues, making it a gentle and delightful read for early readers.
Why we rated Bringing down the moon 7C
Bringing down the moon is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Bringing down the moon works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Bringing down the moon 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, Bringing down the moon explores animals, friendship, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about animals, friendship, adventure.
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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Moon
Daisy Allyn
Moon
Daisy Allyn
Our Moon
Joanne Mattern
Our Moon
Joanne Mattern
I see the moon
Mouse Works
I see the moon
Mouse Works
Discover the Moon
Patricia Brinkman
Discover the Moon
Patricia Brinkman
The Fox That Ate Up The Moon
Dillan Cohen
The Fox That Ate Up The Moon
Dillan Cohen
By the Light of the Moon
Gina Erickson
By the Light of the Moon
Gina Erickson
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780744589504
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Walker
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction