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Fun To Share

Jim Boulden

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Fun To Share

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Conflict Resolution Activity Book

by Jim Boulden

Illustrated by Peter Winter

Reading Level 2 7LE Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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

Conflict ResolutionSharingFriendshipJuvenile Fiction

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

16 pages
ISBN
9781878076427
Pages
16
Publisher
Boulden Publishing
Published
May 1, 1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Violence in SocietyConflict ResolutionSharingSocial SituationsSociology