King of the Pond with CD Read-Along (Another Sommer-Time Story)

Carl Sommer

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King of the Pond with CD Read-Along (Another Sommer-Time Story)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carl Sommer

Illustrated by Greg Budwine

Reading Level 1-2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

I have a secret: Tombo thinks he's the King of the Pond because he's the biggest and fastest tadpole. But when he's caught and taken away from his home, everything changes—and that's only the beginning of his real adventure.

Themes

FriendshipBullyingForgivenessAnimalsRespect for Others

Quick Assessment

This early reader story follows Tombo, a boastful tadpole who learns important lessons about respect, friendship, and forgiveness after being captured and returning to his pond. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it gently addresses themes of bullying and personal growth through engaging animal characters and simple language.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Bullying Fear & Anxiety Loneliness
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
ISBN
9781575377162
Pages
48
Publisher
Advance Publishing
Published
September 1, 1997
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Social IssuesValuesSocial Situations