God Wants Us to Listen (Icn 06970x)
Kathryn Lutz
God Wants Us to Listen (Icn 06970x)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kathryn Lutz
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
Listening isn’t just something we do—it’s something God wants from us. When you really listen, amazing things can happen that change how you see the world. Discover why paying attention matters more than you think!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to the concept of attentive listening through a gentle, faith-based narrative. Aimed at ages 5-8, it encourages mindfulness and reflection in a simple, accessible way, making it suitable for early readers without any challenging content.
Why we rated God Wants Us to Listen (Icn 06970x) 7C
God Wants Us to Listen (Icn 06970x) 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, God Wants Us to Listen (Icn 06970x) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate God Wants Us to Listen (Icn 06970x) 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 Wants Us to Listen (Icn 06970x) explores religious themes, family, and coming of age — 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 religious themes, family, coming of age.
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
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780939697038
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Abingdon Press
- Published
- January 1987
- Type
- Fiction