But I Still Miss My Mommy
Teresa Johnston
But I Still Miss My Mommy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Teresa Johnston
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: even when mommy is not beside you, she's never far away. A little girl discovers that mommy lives right in her heart, keeping her safe all day long—but that's only the beginning of her special adventure.
Quick Assessment
This gentle picture book explores a child's first day at daycare and the natural feelings of missing a parent. Suitable for ages 5-8, it reassures young readers that while separation can be hard, the bond with mommy remains strong and comforting throughout the day.
Why we rated But I Still Miss My Mommy 7LE
But I Still Miss My Mommy 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, But I Still Miss My Mommy works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate But I Still Miss My Mommy as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, But I Still Miss My Mommy explores family, coming of age, and friendship — 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 family, coming of age, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781460961070
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- CreateSpace
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction