Jon and the Little Lost Lamb (Arch Books)
Jane Latourette
Jon and the Little Lost Lamb (Arch Books)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Luke 15: 1-7 for children
by Jane Latourette
The text is written at a 4th 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
A young boy named Jon embarks on a gentle journey to find a little lamb that has wandered away, teaching kindness and care along the way. This tender tale brings to life a special story about hope and never giving up on those who are lost. Perfect for early readers exploring themes of compassion and belonging.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0570060087
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Concordia Publishing House
- Published
- December 1965
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 549
- Read-Aloud
- ~4 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy