In Noah's day
Carrie Schmeling
In Noah's day
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Flood and God's Love
by Carrie Schmeling
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
Did you know Noah was chosen for a very special mission? He built a huge ark to save animals from a giant flood, but that's only the beginning of the adventure!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated rhyming book retells the biblical story of Noah and the ark, suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8. It introduces children to the themes of obedience and caring for animals in a gentle, age-appropriate way without complex or intense content.
Why we rated In Noah's day 7C
In Noah's day is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, In Noah's day works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate In Noah's day 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, In Noah's day explores bible stories, family, animals, and rhyming text — 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 bible stories, family, animals.
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
- 0810004151
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Northwestern Pub. House
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Fiction