Christmas (Touch & Feel)
DK Publishing
Christmas (Touch & Feel)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by DK Publishing
The text is written at a kindergarten 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
What if you could touch the magic of Christmas? Imagine feeling the soft pine needles of a Christmas tree or the crispy skin of a roast turkey right on the pages. Every turn brings a new surprise to discover—what will you find next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This tactile board book introduces young readers to the sights and textures of Christmas through large, touchable patches and lively photographs of children in festive costumes. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, it combines sensory exploration with simple holiday-themed imagery to engage little hands and curious minds. It’s a gentle, interactive way to celebrate the holiday season.
Why we rated Christmas (Touch & Feel) 5C
Christmas (Touch & Feel) is written at a Level K-1 reading level across 12 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 1.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Christmas (Touch & Feel) works for readers up to grade 2.5.
We rate Christmas (Touch & Feel) as 5C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Christmas (Touch & Feel) explores family, holiday, board books, and sensory exploration — 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, holiday, board books.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
5C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780751362589
- Pages
- 12
- Publisher
- Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
- Published
- October 5, 2000
- Type
- Fiction