God Made
Barbara Smith
God Made
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Barbara Smith
Illustrated by Wendy Crowdy
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.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
Feel the soft fur of a fluffy bunny and hear the cheerful chirping of birds in the bright morning sun. Everywhere you look, there's a new animal to discover, each one special and made with love. And guess what? You were made by God too, and that's something truly wonderful.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This interactive lift-the-flap book introduces young children to various animals created by God, fostering gratitude and awareness of the natural world. It gently reinforces the concept that God also made each child, making it suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8 with an interest in faith-based themes. The simple text and engaging flaps support early literacy and religious understanding without any challenging content.
Why we rated God Made 7C
God Made is written at a Level 2 reading level across 12 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, God Made works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate God Made 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, God Made explores religion - christianity, animals, gratitude, early learning, and family — 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 religion - christianity, animals, gratitude.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
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
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
God made.
Ann Ricketts, M. Rogers
God made.
Ann Ricketts, M. Rogers
God Made Me
Helen Haidle
God Made Me
Helen Haidle
God Made Me (Baby Blessings)
Alice Joyce Davidson
God Made Me (Baby Blessings)
Alice Joyce Davidson
See What God Made
Dalmatian Press
See What God Made
Dalmatian Press
God Made Something Beautiful (Find the Animals)
P. Reeve
God Made Something Beautiful (Find the Animals)
P. Reeve
God Made You Special (Faith Discovery Series)
Standard Publishing
God Made You Special (Faith Discovery Series)
Standard Publishing
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780687103706
- Pages
- 12
- Publisher
- Abingdon Pr
- Published
- June 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction