Feelings
Stephanie Reid
Feelings
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stephanie Reid
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
A child's face lights up with surprise, then twists into confusion. What could have caused such a sudden change? Suddenly, a whole world of feelings bursts to life, but what will happen next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This wordless picture book uses vivid, colorful illustrations to explore a wide range of emotions experienced by children. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, it encourages young readers to interpret and express their own feelings through storytelling. The absence of text supports creativity and emotional awareness without complex vocabulary.
Why we rated Feelings 7LE
Feelings is written at a Level 2 reading level across 16 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Feelings works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Feelings as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Feelings weaves together emotions and juvenile literature.
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 emotions, juvenile literature.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalNo 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
- 9781433334788
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Teacher Created Materials
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction