Hello, Goodbye, and a Very Little Lie
Christianne C. Jones
Hello, Goodbye, and a Very Little Lie
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Christianne C. Jones
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
Larry tells little fibs all the time, but everything changes when he meets a clever girl who sees right through his stories. Together, they discover the importance of honesty and friendship in a fun and heartwarming way. Young readers will enjoy this playful tale about telling the truth.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781404861671
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- Sep 01, 2010
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 390
- Read-Aloud
- ~3 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy