What reading level is Miscarriage?

Miscarriage by Joy Johnson, S. Marvin Johnson is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Miscarriage appropriate for?

Miscarriage is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Family Change, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Miscarriage?

Miscarriage is nonfiction — Education.

Does Miscarriage have any content warnings?

Miscarriage has a HootRating of 7ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Family Change, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Miscarriage?

Miscarriage by Joy Johnson, S. Marvin Johnson is 24 pages.

Miscarriage

Joy Johnson, S. Marvin Johnson

Miscarriage

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Book for Parents

by Joy Johnson, S. Marvin Johnson

Reading Level 2 7ME Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Soft whispers fill the quiet room, and a gentle sadness lingers like the faint scent of rain. Inside, big feelings swirl—anger, questions, and a deep ache that’s hard to name. It’s a story about remembering someone very small but very loved, even when they’re not here.

Themes

FamilyHealth & FitnessWomen's HealthMedicalComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This sensitive picture book gently addresses the complex emotions surrounding miscarriage, helping young children understand grief, anger, and guilt in a family context. It is designed for early readers aged 5-8 and provides a compassionate way to discuss loss and healing within a family setting. Parents should be aware that the book tackles themes of death and emotional distress but does so in an age-appropriate and supportive manner.