Each of Us
Sarah Allison
Each of Us
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sarah Allison
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
Friendship looks different for everyone, and these five girls prove it! They share peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, play field hockey, and celebrate holidays from around the world—showing that being different only makes their bond stronger.
Quick Assessment
Each of Us introduces early readers to a diverse group of six-year-old friends whose families come from various cultural backgrounds. The story highlights themes of friendship, multiculturalism, and family traditions in an age-appropriate way for children ages 5-8. There is no concerning content, making it a positive choice for teaching diversity and inclusion.
Why we rated Each of Us 7C
Each of Us is written at a Level 2 reading level across 38 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Each of Us works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Each of Us 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, Each of Us explores friendship, family, and multicultural — 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 friendship, family, multicultural.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9798985199734
- Pages
- 38
- Publisher
- B+A Stories
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction