What reading level is Jumping Joy?

Jumping Joy by Shirley Ratisseau is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Jumping Joy appropriate for?

Jumping Joy is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

Does Jumping Joy have any content warnings?

Jumping Joy has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Jumping Joy?

Jumping Joy by Shirley Ratisseau is 64 pages.

Jumping Joy

Shirley Ratisseau

Jumping Joy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Book About Jump Rope Rhymes

by Shirley Ratisseau

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Have you ever wondered where jump rope games came from? Imagine children long ago, maybe even kids who lived with dinosaurs, twisting vines and playing games just like you! What amazing rhymes and stories could be hidden in a simple jump rope?

Themes

Nursery rhymesChildren's poetryHistoryFamilyCultural HeritagePlay and Recreation

Quick Assessment

Jumping Joy is a charming collection of jump-rope rhymes combined with a historical look at the tradition of rope jumping. Aimed at early readers ages 5-8, it includes reflections from the author’s own childhood and interviews with older generations, providing cultural and historical context. The book is gentle and educational, perfect for introducing young children to poetry and the history of play.