Little Farmer Joe
by Christian Birmingham
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
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
On his very first night away from home, Joe discovers that caring for a mother sheep and her newborn lamb brings him comfort and courage. As he tends to the animals, his own worries begin to fade, showing how kindness can soothe both others and yourself.
Representation & Themes
FamilyAnimalsComing of AgeRanch Life
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0753455935
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 870
Subjects
Children's fictionSheep, fictionRanch life, fictionJuvenile fictionFictionFearPictorial worksSheepFarm lifeAnimalsInfancyDomestic animalsSelf-confidenceFear, fictionSelf-confidence, fictionFarm life, fictionAnimals, infancy, fiction