Listen & learn numbers
Eric Furman
Listen & learn numbers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eric Furman
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
What if numbers could speak and colors could sing? Imagine pressing buttons to hear sounds that help you learn counting and colors in a fun way. Can you master the numbers before the page wipes clean for your next try?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This interactive board book combines colorful illustrations by Eric Carle with sound effects and writing practice to support early math skills for children aged 3 and up. Its durable design includes a sound module with 28 buttons and erasable pages, encouraging repeated engagement. The product meets toy safety standards and includes replaceable batteries, making it a safe and educational choice for young learners.
Why we rated Listen & learn numbers 6C
Listen & learn numbers is written at a Level 1-2 reading level across 14 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 2.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Listen & learn numbers works for readers up to grade 3.5.
We rate Listen & learn numbers as 6C ("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, Listen & learn numbers explores science & nature, adventure, and early learning — 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 science & nature, adventure, early learning.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9781450817059
- Pages
- 14
- Publisher
- Publications International
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction