Little Blue Ben
Phoebe Gilman
Little Blue Ben
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Phoebe Gilman
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
Join the playful quest to find Blue Ben, a little character who slips away into the colorful pages filled with charming rhymes and delightful pictures. Perfect for young readers, this gentle adventure sparks imagination and joy.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant 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
- 0590733176
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Richmond Hill, Ont. : Scholastic Canada
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 358
- Read-Aloud
- ~2 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy