Chicken soup for little souls.
Lisa McCourt
Chicken soup for little souls.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Goodness Gorillas
by Lisa McCourt
Chicken Soup for Little Souls
The text is written at a 3rd 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
A lively group of friends, the Goodness Gorillas, spread kindness everywhere they go—from helping classmates to cleaning up their neighborhood. When they encounter Todd, the grumpiest boy around, they wonder if even the toughest kids have a little good inside. Together, they discover that a little kindness can change everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 155874505X
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- HCI Books
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,300
- Read-Aloud
- ~9 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy