Excuse me
Moira Butterfield
Excuse me
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Moira Butterfield
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
Saying 'Excuse me!' can be your superpower! Watch four busy kids use this magic phrase to solve tricky situations and make everyone smile. Discover why these two little words can change everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming picture book introduces young readers to the importance of manners through the everyday adventures of four children. Perfectly suited for ages 5 to 8, it gently teaches social etiquette like when and how to say 'Excuse me' in a fun and relatable way. The book supports early reading skills while reinforcing respectful communication.
Why we rated Excuse me 7C
Excuse me 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, Excuse me works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Excuse me 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, Excuse me explores manners and customs, etiquette, juvenile literature, friendship, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about manners and customs, etiquette, juvenile literature.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
- 9781405494793
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Parragon
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction