Good nutrition is everybody's ball game
Lynnrae Francis
Good nutrition is everybody's ball game
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lynnrae Francis
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
What if every bite you took was like playing a game where the prize is feeling strong and full of energy? Imagine learning how colorful fruits, crunchy veggies, and tasty grains team up on your plate to help you grow big and healthy. But what happens if you forget to play the game right?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the basics of good nutrition through a simple and engaging fictional story. It emphasizes the importance of eating a variety of foods from all the food groups to support healthy growth and development. Suitable for ages 5-8, it offers an accessible way to teach foundational diet concepts without any concerning content.
Why we rated Good nutrition is everybody's ball game 7C
Good nutrition is everybody's ball game 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, Good nutrition is everybody's ball game works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Good nutrition is everybody's ball game 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, Good nutrition is everybody's ball game explores nutrition, diet, family, and science & nature — 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 nutrition, diet, family.
- ✓ 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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0963105817
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- PCJ Providers Choice
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Nonfiction