Here Comes the Strikeout! Book and Tape (I Can Read Book 2)
Leonard Kessler
Here Comes the Strikeout! Book and Tape (I Can Read Book 2)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Here Comes the Strikeout! Book and Tape
by Leonard Kessler
The text is written at a 3rd 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
The crack of the bat echoes as Bobby swings with all his might—but the ball zips past him again! His friend Willy cheers from the sidelines, ready with tips. Will Bobby hit a home run this time, or will the strikeout continue?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader follows Bobby as he learns the challenges of hitting a baseball, supported by his friend Willy's advice. Designed for ages 5-8, this book and audio combo encourages reading confidence with simple vocabulary and engaging sound effects. The story promotes perseverance and friendship without any intense content.
Why we rated Here Comes the Strikeout! Book and Tape (I Can Read Book 2) 8C
Here Comes the Strikeout! Book and Tape (I Can Read Book 2) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Here Comes the Strikeout! Book and Tape (I Can Read Book 2) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Here Comes the Strikeout! Book and Tape (I Can Read Book 2) as 8C ("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, Here Comes the Strikeout! Book and Tape (I Can Read Book 2) explores friendship, perseverance, sports, and beginner reader — 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 friendship, perseverance, sports.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781559942317
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- HarperFestival
- Published
- March 28, 1990
- Type
- Fiction