Daddies At Work (Aladdin Picture Books)
Eve Merriam
Daddies At Work (Aladdin Picture Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eve Merriam
Illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes
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
A daddy sails the waves, his ship cutting through the spray. Another daddy stitches cloth, fingers busy and fast. But what surprise is tucked inside that briefcase?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This picture book introduces young readers to a variety of professions through the daily activities of fathers at work. It uses simple text and engaging illustrations suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8. The story celebrates diverse occupations and gently encourages curiosity about different jobs without presenting any challenging content.
Why we rated Daddies At Work (Aladdin Picture Books) 7C
Daddies At Work (Aladdin Picture Books) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Daddies At Work (Aladdin Picture Books) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Daddies At Work (Aladdin Picture Books) as 7C ("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, Daddies At Work (Aladdin Picture Books) explores careers, family, early learning, and occupations — 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 careers, family, early learning.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — 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
- 9780689809989
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Little Simon
- Published
- April 1, 1996
- Type
- Fiction