Flip Flop

Alberto Romo

Cover of Flip Flop

Flip Flop

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alberto Romo

Illustrated by Neesa Becker

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

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

Sports & RecreationFriendshipAdventure

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 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

12 pages
ISBN
9781572742895
Pages
12
Publisher
Books for Young Learners
Published
February 1999
Type
Fiction
Language
ES

Genres

Walrus

Subjects

Sports & Recreation