Fashions Then and Now (Costumes for Coloring)

Kate Braungart

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Fashions Then and Now (Costumes for Coloring)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kate Braungart

Illustrated by Roberta Collier-Morales

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Did you know that clothes tell stories from long ago, hidden in every fold and frill? Imagine slipping into a hoop skirt or a flapper dress and stepping back through centuries of style—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

HistoryArt & CreativityFashionCultural Education

Quick Assessment

This book explores the evolution of fashion from the 1100s to today, showcasing historical and modern clothing trends in an engaging way for children ages 9 to 12. It encourages creativity through coloring while providing an educational look at cultural and historical fashion. The content is appropriate for middle-grade readers with no sensitive themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613723657
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
October 1996
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Sports & Recreation