Make Peace Not War
Mona Liza Santos
Make Peace Not War
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mona Liza Santos
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
War sounds scary, but what if we could stop it with kindness? Imagine a world where everyone listens with their hearts instead of fighting. This story shows why making peace is the bravest choice of all—and why it matters to you.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Make Peace Not War introduces young readers to the concept of peace and the impact of war in a gentle, age-appropriate way. Through vivid illustrations and simple language, it emphasizes kindness, empathy, and the power of starting change within ourselves, making it suitable for children ages 5-8. The book encourages thoughtful conversations about compassion and conflict without graphic content.
Why we rated Make Peace Not War 7LE
Make Peace Not War is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Make Peace Not War works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Make Peace Not War as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Make Peace Not War explores spirituality, family, social justice, and friendship — 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 spirituality, family, social justice.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781959805021
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Mona Liza Santos
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction