Childs
Roy Higginson
Childs
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
An Annotated Bibliography of Child Language and Language Disorders, 1997 Supplement
by Roy Higginson
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Childs reveals the incredible ways kids learn to talk and think, even without saying a word. Discover how children’s minds grow through secret signals and sounds that adults often miss. Understanding this changes everything about how we see childhood—and why it matters to all of us.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Childs explores the fascinating development of nonverbal communication, language, and cognition in children, supported by comprehensive bibliographies on language acquisition and disorders. Suitable for middle-grade readers, this fiction work introduces complex psychological and linguistic concepts in an accessible way. Parents should note the book’s educational focus on child development and language studies.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780805828511
- Pages
- 2,556
- Publisher
- Lawrence Erlbaum Assoc Incorporated
- Published
- April 1997
- Type
- Fiction