Kick, Pass, and Run (I Can Read Book 2)
Leonard Kessler
Kick, Pass, and Run (I Can Read Book 2)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Leonard Kessler
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
What if the animals in your backyard decided to play football just like the kids at the park? Imagine a team of squirrels, rabbits, and birds gearing up for the biggest game ever. But can they work together to score the winning touchdown?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This early reader book introduces young children to the excitement of football through a charming story about animals organizing their own game after watching a boy play. Suitable for ages 5-8, it promotes teamwork and sportsmanship with simple vocabulary ideal for emerging readers. There are no intense themes or content concerns in this lighthearted, fun story.
Why we rated Kick, Pass, and Run (I Can Read Book 2) 8C
Kick, Pass, and Run (I Can Read Book 2) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Kick, Pass, and Run (I Can Read Book 2) works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Kick, Pass, and Run (I Can Read Book 2) as 8C ("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, Kick, Pass, and Run (I Can Read Book 2) explores animals, sports & recreation, friendship, teamwork, and early readers — 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 animals, sports & recreation, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9780064442107
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Harpercollins Childrens Books
- Published
- September 30, 1996
- Type
- Fiction