Feeling Mad-Feeling Sad-Feeling Bad-Feeling Glad

Ann McGovern, Hope Herman Wurmfeld

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Feeling Mad-Feeling Sad-Feeling Bad-Feeling Glad

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann McGovern, Hope Herman Wurmfeld

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 it feels like to be mad, sad, bad, or glad? Imagine stepping into a world where each feeling paints a picture and tells a story through poems and photos. What will you discover about your own feelings along the way?

Themes

EmotionsPoetryJuvenile poetryAmerican poetry

Quick Assessment

This book uses brief poems paired with photographs to explore a range of emotions, making it accessible and engaging for early readers aged 5 to 8. It offers a gentle introduction to identifying and understanding feelings, supporting emotional literacy. The content is age-appropriate and free of any challenging 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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

47 pages
ISBN
9780317036411
Pages
47
Publisher
Associated Booksellers
Published
January 1978
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

American PoetryEmotionsPoetry