Just a Baseball Game
Gina Mayer
Just a Baseball Game
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gina Mayer
Illustrated by Mercer Mayer
The text is written at a 1st 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
Little Critter and his friends are excited to play their very first baseball game of the season. They learn about teamwork, sportsmanship, and having fun on the field together. Perfect for young readers who love sports and friendship stories.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 1-2 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
10/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0307104516
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Golden Books
- Published
- March 11, 2003
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 308
- Read-Aloud
- ~2 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy