Let's meet Jackie Robinson

Helen Frost

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Let's meet Jackie Robinson

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Helen Frost

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

The crack of the baseball bat echoes through the sunny stadium, mixing with cheers from the crowd. You can almost feel the smooth leather of the ball and the heat of the summer sun as Jackie Robinson steps up to the plate. His courage and skill changed the game forever, inspiring millions with every swing.

Themes

BiographySportsAfrican American HistoryCouragePerseveranceHistory

Quick Assessment

This early reader book introduces young children to Jackie Robinson, the pioneering African American baseball player who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. With simple text and photographs, it provides an accessible biography suitable for ages 5-8, highlighting themes of courage, perseverance, and history. The content is appropriate for early readers and celebrates an important figure in sports and civil rights.

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

2/10

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
0791073211
Pages
32
Publisher
Chelsea Clubhouse
Published
2004
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972Baseball PlayersUnited StatesAfrican American Baseball PlayersAfrican Americans

People

Jackie Robinson (1919-1972)

Places

United States