Little Boat, The

Kathy Henderson

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Little Boat, The

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kathy Henderson

Illustrated by Patrick Benson

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

A small boat sets off on a grand journey across the vast ocean, carried by waves and winds full of hope and wonder. Along the way, it encounters many adventures before finding a new friend on a distant shore. The story captures the magic of exploration and the endless possibilities the sea holds for young dreamers.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
721 words
5m read-aloud
ISBN
0763603708
Pages
32
Publisher
Candlewick Press (MA)
Published
May 1, 1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
721
Read-Aloud
~5 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Sailboats

Subjects

SeashoreRomanceContemporarySailboatsOceanBoats and Boating