Games People Play (This Is Entertainment)
Clarisa Bell
Games People Play (This Is Entertainment)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Clarisa Bell
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
People spend their free time doing some surprising things, from climbing tall mountains to dancing with joy! Discover how games and sports bring fun and excitement to every day. Why do these activities make life so special? That’s the big secret!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This rhyming book introduces early readers to a wide variety of sports, games, and recreational activities, promoting physical activity and creativity. It uses simple, engaging language suitable for ages 5-8, making it a great choice for young children beginning to explore the world of hobbies. The content is light and positive, with no challenging themes.
Why we rated Games People Play (This Is Entertainment) 7C
Games People Play (This Is Entertainment) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Games People Play (This Is Entertainment) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Games People Play (This Is Entertainment) 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, Games People Play (This Is Entertainment) explores recreation, sports, crafts / hobbies, and nursery rhymes — 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 recreation, sports, crafts / hobbies.
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
2/10A 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
- 9781564920058
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Laredo Publishing Company
- Published
- December 1991
- Type
- Fiction