What reading level is Feeling Sad?

Feeling Sad by Rosalyn Clark is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Feeling Sad appropriate for?

Feeling Sad is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Feeling Sad?

Feeling Sad is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Feeling Sad have any content warnings?

Feeling Sad has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Feeling Sad?

Feeling Sad by Rosalyn Clark is 24 pages.

Feeling Sad

Rosalyn Clark

Feeling Sad

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rosalyn Clark

Reading Level 2 7LE 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

Here's a secret: everyone feels sad sometimes, even when they don’t want to show it. Feeling sad isn’t a bad thing—it’s a way our hearts tell us they need a little care. But that's only the beginning of understanding why these feelings matter.

Themes

EmotionsFriendship Family Science & Nature

Quick Assessment

Feeling Sad is a gentle, age-appropriate book designed for early readers aged 5-8, helping children recognize and understand the emotion of sadness. With simple text, vibrant photos, and supportive learning tools like critical thinking questions and a glossary, it encourages emotional literacy and healthy coping strategies. The book normalizes sadness as a natural feeling and promotes emotional awareness without heavy content.