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

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 a coyote does when it wanders close to where people live? A curious young coyote explores the land between the forest and a cozy house, meeting birds, a rattlesnake, and a clever woodrat along the way. What surprises will this nighttime adventure bring before he settles back into the forest?

Themes

AnimalsAdventureNatureJuvenile fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader follows a young coyote as it navigates the edge of the forest near a human home, encountering various animals and learning about its environment. With simple language suited for ages 5-8 and a factual page about coyotes, the book gently introduces wildlife concepts with no intense content. It's an excellent choice for children interested in animals and nature.

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
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

31 pages
ISBN
9781568997483
Pages
31
Publisher
Soundprints Corp Audio
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsCoyotes