I Touched the Moon
Sheryl Shapiro, Tina Forrester
I Touched the Moon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Stories and Crafts for Kids
by Sheryl Shapiro, Tina Forrester
Illustrated by Robin Baird Lewis
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
This book brings fairy tales to life with crafts you can actually make! Imagine creating magical treasures inspired by stories like 'The Golden Goose' and 'The Mouse and the Elephant.' These crafts make the stories sparkle and show you how to turn imagination into real fun.
Themes
Quick Assessment
I Touched the Moon combines five classic fairy tales with engaging craft projects designed for early readers aged 5 to 8. Each story is paired with step-by-step instructions and colorful illustrations to encourage creativity and hands-on learning. The book offers a gentle introduction to storytelling and handicrafts suitable for young children.
Why we rated I Touched the Moon 7C
I Touched the Moon is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, I Touched the Moon works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate I Touched the Moon 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 Touched the Moon explores children's stories, crafts & hobbies, creativity, and early learning — 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 children's stories, crafts & hobbies, creativity.
- ✓ 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.
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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
- 9781550376753
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Annick Press
- Published
- September 1, 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction