What reading level is I Just Want a Friend?

I Just Want a Friend by Courtney Baumgardner is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is I Just Want a Friend appropriate for?

I Just Want a Friend is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is I Just Want a Friend?

I Just Want a Friend is fiction.

Does I Just Want a Friend have any content warnings?

I Just Want a Friend has a HootRating of 7LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is I Just Want a Friend?

I Just Want a Friend by Courtney Baumgardner is 9 pages.

I Just Want a Friend

Courtney Baumgardner

I Just Want a Friend

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Courtney Baumgardner

Reading Level 2 7LE 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

There’s a secret about a little girl who meets Santa on a sunny beach, but she isn’t smiling like you’d expect. Santa asks a simple question, but her answer surprises him in a way no one saw coming. And that’s only the beginning of a story about wishes and friendship.

Themes

FriendshipFeelingsHoliday/EverydayHappinessPoetry

Quick Assessment

This gentle early reader book explores feelings of loneliness and the desire for friendship through a poetic narrative suitable for ages 5 to 8. The story features a heartwarming encounter between a young girl and Santa, emphasizing emotional expression and empathy without any distressing content. It’s a sweet read for children just developing reading skills and emotional awareness.