Grasshoppers (Creepy Crawly)
Graham Coleman
Grasshoppers (Creepy Crawly)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Graham Coleman
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
Grasshoppers are nature's amazing jumpers and singers, but did you know they have secret tricks to survive danger? Discover how these tiny creatures hop, hide, and live in all kinds of places. Learning about grasshoppers shows us why every little bug matters in the big world!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces children ages 5-8 to the fascinating world of grasshoppers, covering their anatomy, behavior, habitats, life cycle, and natural enemies. The content is simple and engaging, suitable for grade 2 reading levels, and encourages curiosity about nature without any concerning material.
Why we rated Grasshoppers (Creepy Crawly) 7C
Grasshoppers (Creepy Crawly) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Grasshoppers (Creepy Crawly) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Grasshoppers (Creepy Crawly) 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, Grasshoppers (Creepy Crawly) weaves together science & nature and early 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 science & nature, early readers.
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
- 9789997365705
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Gareth Stevens Publishing
- Published
- September 1997
- Type
- Fiction