Coyote at Pinon Place (Smithsonian's Backyard)

Deborah Dennard

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Coyote at Pinon Place (Smithsonian's Backyard)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Deborah Dennard

Illustrated by Don Stewart

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

Have you ever wondered what happens when a curious coyote explores the edge of the forest near a house? This young coyote meets colorful birds, a rattlesnake, and a clever woodrat as he searches for food. What will he discover before nightfall in this wild backyard?

Quick Assessment

This gentle fictional story follows a young coyote as he navigates the natural world between the forest and a human home, encountering various animals along the way. Ideal for early readers ages 5-8, it combines engaging storytelling with educational facts about coyotes. The book offers a calm introduction to wildlife and habitats without any intense content.

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
9781568997476
Pages
32
Publisher
Soundprints
Published
September 1999
Type
Fiction

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