Hush-a-bye Baby

Carolyn Fickling

Cover of Hush-a-bye Baby

Hush-a-bye Baby

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A First Book of Lullabies

by Carolyn Fickling

Illustrated by Ian Beck

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

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 the softest lullabies could carry you to the sweetest dreams? Imagine gentle songs wrapping around you like a cozy blanket, whispering peace and comfort. But what magic lies hidden in these timeless tunes, waiting to be discovered?

Themes

FamilyMusicBedtimeComfort

Quick Assessment

Hush-a-bye Baby is a soothing collection of classic lullabies and first songs designed for young children aged 5 to 8. This picture book offers gentle rhythms and calming melodies perfect for bedtime routines, helping children wind down peacefully. The language and themes are appropriate for early readers, with no content concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

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

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
ISBN
9780385400800
Pages
48
Publisher
Doubleday
Published
October 1990
Type
Fiction

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