Good Night, Baby Bear (Audiocassette Tape)

Frank Asch

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Good Night, Baby Bear (Audiocassette Tape)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frank Asch

Illustrated by Frank Asch (Author, Illustrator)

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

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

Mother Bear does something no bear has ever done before—she brings the moon itself to her cub! Watch how she gathers a snack and a drink, but the biggest surprise is still waiting. Why does the cub need the moon to fall asleep? That’s what makes this story truly magical.

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction book follows Mother Bear as she prepares her cub for a cozy winter’s sleep, bringing him a snack, a drink, and even the moon. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, it introduces young children to themes of nature and the changing seasons with warm, simple storytelling. The calming narrative and animal characters make it perfect for bedtime reading.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

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
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

36 pages
ISBN
9780439149013
Pages
36
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Science & MathBiological SciencesAnimals