I am a child of God
Naomi Ward Randall
I am a child of God
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Naomi Ward Randall
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
What if you could discover a secret that makes you feel special every single day? Imagine learning that you are loved by someone so big and kind that it changes how you see the world. How would that feeling help you face new adventures and challenges?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gentle adaptation of the Latter-Day Saints song 'I am a child of God' introduces young readers to themes of identity and spiritual belonging. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, the book combines simple text with interactive elements like lift-the-flap features to engage children while sharing a message of love and self-worth. Parents should note its religious context centered on Mormon beliefs.
Why we rated I am a child of God 6C
I am a child of God is written at a Level 1-2 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I am a child of God works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate I am a child of God as 6C ("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, I am a child of God explores family, identity & self-discovery, religious themes, and early childhood — 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 family, identity & self-discovery, religious themes.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — 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
- ISBN
- 9781598112252
- Publisher
- Covenant
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction