Daddy will be there
Lois G. Grambling
Daddy will be there
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lois G. Grambling
The text is written at a 1st 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 little girl tackles her day with a brave heart, feeling safe and strong knowing her dad is always nearby to support her. Together, they share a bond that fills her with confidence and joy. Discover the special comfort found in a father's love.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated Daddy will be there 6C
Daddy will be there is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 341 words). Strong independent readers around grade 2.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Daddy will be there works for readers up to grade 3.6.
Read aloud, Daddy will be there takes about 2 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Daddy will be there as 6C ("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, Daddy will be there explores fathers and daughters, self-confidence, and family — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fathers and daughters, self-confidence, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0688149839
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 341
- Read-Aloud
- ~2 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy