Mom And Mum Are Getting Married
Ken Setterington
Mom And Mum Are Getting Married
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ken Setterington
Illustrated by Alice Priestly
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
What would you do if both your moms were getting married? Rosie just found out her two mothers are planning a big wedding, and her biggest question is if she gets to be the flower girl. But will her wish come true?
Quick Assessment
This early reader book gently explores the theme of family diversity through the story of Rosie, whose two mothers are preparing for their wedding. Suitable for ages 5-8, it presents a positive depiction of a non-traditional family with accessible language and relatable emotions. Parents can expect a warm story about love and inclusion, with content appropriate for young children.
Why we rated Mom And Mum Are Getting Married 7LE
Mom And Mum Are Getting Married is written at a Level 2 reading level across 24 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mom And Mum Are Getting Married works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Mom And Mum Are Getting Married as 7LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Mom And Mum Are Getting Married explores family, lgbtq+ representation, coming of age, 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 family, lgbtq+ representation, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781896764849
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Second Story Press
- Published
- September 30, 2004
- Type
- Fiction