From Farm to Store
Wallace Boten
From Farm to Store
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Set C (Phonic Readers)
by Wallace Boten
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
Have you ever wondered how peanuts turn into the creamy peanut butter you love? Imagine tiny seeds growing in the warm soil, then being picked and made into a tasty treat. But what happens in between? That’s the exciting journey you’ll discover!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This beginner-level nonfiction book introduces early readers to the process of peanut farming and how peanuts are transformed into peanut butter. The text uses simple language and phonics-based instruction, making it suitable for children aged 5 to 8 who are developing reading skills. Parents should note that the content is educational and free of any sensitive material.
Why we rated From Farm to Store 7C
From Farm to Store 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, From Farm to Store works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate From Farm to Store as 7C ("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, From Farm to Store explores science & nature, business & economics, and readers - beginner — 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 science & nature, business & economics, readers - beginner.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — 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
- 9780756505073
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- August 2003
- Type
- Fiction