Flip Flop
Alberto Romo
Flip Flop
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alberto Romo
Illustrated by Neesa Becker
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
Splash! The icy water shivers as a huge walrus climbs onto a tiny, wobbly ice floe. The cold wind tickles your nose and the crunch of ice fills the air. Can such a big walrus find balance on something so small without tipping over?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Flip Flop is a charming early reader book perfect for ages 5 to 8, featuring a big walrus who tries to balance on a small ice floe. The story uses vivid sensory details to engage young readers and explores themes of balance and perseverance in a simple, enjoyable way. There is no intense content, making it suitable for early childhood reading.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781572742895
- Pages
- 12
- Publisher
- Books for Young Learners
- Published
- February 1999
- Type
- Fiction
- Language
- ES