Cat at Bat (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2)

Susan Schade, Jon Buller

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Cat at Bat (Step-Into-Reading, Step 2)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Schade, Jon Buller

Illustrated by Jon Buller

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Here’s a secret: Cat has never played baseball before, but today she’s up to bat with the game on the line. The crowd holds its breath as she steps up, ready to surprise everyone— but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Animals - CatsSports & Recreation - BaseballReaders - BeginnerFriendshipAdventure

Quick Assessment

This early reader book follows Cat, a beginner baseball player who helps her team win a close game. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines simple text with engaging sports themes to encourage reading confidence. Parents should know it contains mild competitive tension appropriate for young readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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

32 pages
ISBN
9780307462114
Pages
32
Publisher
Golden Books
Published
April 1, 2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsCatsBeginnerSports & RecreationBaseballIntermediateStories in Rhyme