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Feeling Good About Me!

E. Walsh

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Feeling Good About Me!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How to Stop Hiding, Feel Safe Being Yourself, and Let Go of Shame

by E. Walsh

Reading Level 2 Unrated Ages 5-8

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

Understanding shame is the first step. Learning how to live differently is the next. Stop Feeling Ashamed (Book 2: Practice) is a practical, compassionate guide to helping you feel safe in yourself again — without forcing confidence or pretending to be someone you’re not. This audiobook gives you simple, grounded tools to: Calm the physical intensity of shame in your body Pause instead of reacting or shutting down Feel safe being seen, even in uncomfortable moments Speak, act, and respond with more clarity and self-trust Stay present without collapsing into self-criticism This is not about becoming fearless. It’s about becoming safe with yourself. Inside, you’ll learn: How to regulate your nervous system when shame is triggered Why your reactions make sense (and how to gently shift them) Practical ways to communicate without shrinking or overexplaining What real change looks like (and why it takes time) How to live your life even when shame still shows up Perfect for anyone who: Hides parts of themselves to feel accepted Struggles to relax around others Feels exposed, awkward, or “too much” Wants to feel more confident without forcing it Is ready to feel more at ease being themselves This is Book 2 in the series — focused on practice, integration, and real-life change.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 2 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Feeling Good About Me! Level 0

Feeling Good About Me! is written at a Level 2 reading level across 20 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Feeling Good About Me! works for readers up to grade 4.0.

We rate Feeling Good About Me! as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

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.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

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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
2
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

20 pages
ISBN
9781412098328
Pages
20
Publisher
ZenInks LTD
Published
September 30, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Self-awareness & Self-esteemSocial IssuesSelf-Esteem & Self-Reliance