Fish (Flash Cards)
Learning Horizons Staff
Fish (Flash Cards)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Learning Horizons Staff
The text is written at a 3rd 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
These aren't just any fish — they're part of the silliest matching game you've ever played! With 24 pairs of colorful creatures, every card flip brings a new surprise. Discover why these fish make learning feel like playtime magic.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This set of 48 full-color flash cards features 24 pairs of whimsical fish designed to engage early readers aged 5-8. It encourages memory skills and animal recognition through a fun matching game format. Suitable for young children, it combines learning with playful interaction.
Why we rated Fish (Flash Cards) 8C
Fish (Flash Cards) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 56 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fish (Flash Cards) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Fish (Flash Cards) as 8C ("Clear") 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, Fish (Flash Cards) explores games & activities, juvenile nonfiction, early learning, and animals — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
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 games & activities, juvenile nonfiction, early learning.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo 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
- 9781577591559
- Pages
- 56
- Publisher
- Dalmatian Press
- Published
- May 2002
- Type
- Fiction