Fun To Share
Jim Boulden
Fun To Share
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Conflict Resolution Activity Book
by Jim Boulden
Illustrated by Peter Winter
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Fighting never solves anything, but Jason learns a surprising secret: sharing and kindness can turn any problem around. When a school fight lands him in trouble, he starts to see just how powerful peace can be—and why it matters more than winning. Discover how small changes can make a big difference!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early-reader book tackles the consequences of schoolyard conflicts and offers young children practical, nonviolent strategies like sharing and seeking adult help. Designed for ages 5 to 8, it encourages dialogue through engaging questions and interactive graphics. Parents can use it as a tool to discuss conflict resolution and emotional awareness with their children.
Why we rated Fun To Share 7LE
Fun To Share 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, Fun To Share works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Fun To Share as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Fun To Share explores conflict resolution, sharing, friendship, and juvenile fiction — 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 conflict resolution, sharing, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9781878076427
- Pages
- 16
- Publisher
- Boulden Publishing
- Published
- May 1, 1995
- Type
- Fiction