I believe in Jesus, too
Mark S. Nielsen
I believe in Jesus, too
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mark S. Nielsen
Illustrated by Stapley, Craig (Craig Delbert), 1978- illustrator
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 you could see how kids from all over the world believe in Jesus just like you do? Imagine hearing their prayers, songs, and stories of faith from faraway places. But what if their ways of worshiping are very different from yours?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to the diverse ways Latter-day Saint children around the world express their faith in Jesus Christ. Suitable for ages 5-8, it emphasizes inclusivity and religious life within the Mormon tradition without complex language or themes. Parents should note the focus on faith-based content tailored to young readers.
Why we rated I believe in Jesus, too 7C
I believe in Jesus, too is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I believe in Jesus, too works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate I believe in Jesus, too as 7C ("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 believe in Jesus, too explores faith, religious life, multicultural, and juvenile literature — 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 faith, religious life, multicultural.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — 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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781609087418
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Deseret Book
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Nonfiction