Kiss Good Night

Amy Hest

Cover of Kiss Good Night

Kiss Good Night

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Book and Toy Gift Set

by Amy Hest

Illustrated by Anita Jeram

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd 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 what makes bedtime feel just right? Imagine a cozy room where Sam is wrapped in a blanket after a story and warm milk, but sleep still won’t come. What secret does a good-night kiss hold to finally bring sweet dreams?

Themes

FamilyBedtime RoutineLove & ComfortAnimals - BearsChildren's Fiction

Quick Assessment

This gentle bedtime story follows Sam as he prepares for sleep with familiar comforts like a story and warm milk, but it's the loving good-night kiss from his mother that helps him settle down. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, the book features sturdy board pages ideal for little hands. It’s a soothing read that highlights family warmth and bedtime routines without any challenging content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

30 pages
ISBN
9780763625245
Pages
30
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Published
September 9, 2004
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Toys, Dolls, & PuppetsAnimalsBearsBedtime & DreamsFamilyBedtimeFicción JuvenilOsosHora De AcostarseSpanish Language Materials