Daisy comes home

Jan Brett

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Daisy comes home

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jan Brett

Reading Level 2 7C 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 hen goes on a river adventure all by herself? Daisy, feeling lonely and unhappy, finds herself floating down a winding river in a basket far from home. Where will the current take her next?

Quick Assessment

Daisy Comes Home follows the journey of a hen named Daisy who accidentally floats away from her home in China down a river. This beautifully illustrated story for early readers (ages 5-8) explores themes of adventure and discovery with simple, accessible language. There is no content of concern, making it a gentle and engaging read for young children.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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
3
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

36 pages
ISBN
9780439388467
Pages
36
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ChickensChinaAnimalsChildrenHens- Juvenile FictionHens

Places

China