Hush Up!
Jim Aylesworth
Hush Up!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jim Aylesworth
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
When a pesky horsefly buzzes around the farm, it stirs up quite a ruckus during everyone's quiet nap time. The animals must find a way to keep calm and get some rest despite the tiny troublemaker's nonstop buzzing. It's a playful tale about patience and peaceful moments on the farm.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 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
9/10High 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
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0673757641
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Celebration Press (NJ)
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 395
- Read-Aloud
- ~3 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy