Grandma drives a motor bed

Diane Johnston Hamm

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Grandma drives a motor bed

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Diane Johnston Hamm

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

The text is written at a 1st 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

Grandma isn’t like any other grandma—she zooms around the house in her motor bed! Even when she can’t walk, her spirit and love move faster than ever, showing that nothing can slow down family fun.

Quick Assessment

This gentle fiction story features a young boy named Josh and his grandmother, who uses a motorized bed due to illness. It highlights themes of family bonds and living with disability in an accessible way for early readers aged 5 to 8. The book encourages empathy and understanding without focusing on limitations.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Disability Representation
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
1
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
0807530255
Pages
32
Publisher
Albert Whitman
Published
1987
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

GrandmothersPeople With Disabilities