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Listen & learn numbers

Eric Furman

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Listen & learn numbers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eric Furman

Reading Level 1-2 6C Ages 5-8 Matched

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 — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
1
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

14 pages
ISBN
9781450817059
Pages
14
Publisher
Publications International
Published
2011
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Sound Effects BooksSpecimensBoard Books