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Gene Fehler

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Baseball Poems

by Gene Fehler

Reading Level 2 7C 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

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to step up to the plate and swing for the stars? Imagine the crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, and the thrill of the game, all captured in lively, fun poems that bring baseball to life. Whose turn is it to make the next big play?

Themes

SportsChildren's poetryFriendship

Quick Assessment

This book offers a collection of joyful poems centered around baseball, perfect for early readers aged 5 to 8. The poems capture the excitement and spirit of the game in a way that young children can easily enjoy and relate to. The colorful illustrations complement the text, making it an engaging introduction to poetry and sports.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
ISBN
9780618719624
Pages
48
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

BaseballChildren's Poetry, AmericanBaseball, PoetryChildren's PoetryPoetry